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1Real Madrid finished their sixth day of training as they get ready for the 2026/27 season (that’s the football year that starts in 2026 and ends in 2027). Think of it like practicing before school starts!
The team is coached by Mourinho. Not everyone was on the field, though:
Important Point: The team trained without the World Cup players because those players are busy with the tournament or resting afterward.
The players who were available started their day with exercises in the gym (like a workout room). Then they moved to the pitch (the grass field) at a place called Ciudad Real Madrid (Real Madrid’s big training home).
They were joined by a group of academy players (younger kids from the club’s school team). Together they did:
After that, they played a friendly match (a practice game). To finish, they went back to the gym for strength work (exercises to get stronger).
Three players are still getting better from injuries or problems:
They are continuing their recovery processes (meaning they are healing and not fully training yet).
Real Madrid had their sixth training day for the 2026/27 season under Coach Mourinho. World Cup players were absent. The rest did gym work, field drills with academy players, a match, and more gym strength work. Militão, Mendy, and Rodrygo are still recovering.
Q: Why were some Real Madrid players missing from training?
A: Because they were either at the World Cup or still playing in it, so they weren’t available to train.
Q: What is Ciudad Real Madrid?
A: It is the name of Real Madrid’s training complex where the team practices on the pitch and in the gym.
Q: What does "recovery process" mean for Militão, Mendy, and Rodrygo?
A: It means they are healing from injuries and doing special work to get back to full health before playing.
Q: What are rondos?
A: Rondos are fun circle games where players pass the ball around to practice control and teamwork.