Real Madrid will face Schalke 04 in a pre-season friendly match in Germany, marking the Spanish club’s final warm-up fixture before the La Liga season begins. Manager José Mourinho has selected his squad for the encounter at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, with several notable inclusions in the starting lineup.
French defender Ibrahima Konaté will make his debut for the Madrid side after joining the club during the summer transfer window. The fixture also sees the return of star forward Kylian Mbappé to the starting eleven, following an injury absence. Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva is also included in the opening formation as Mourinho continues to integrate his new signings into the team.
This friendly represents Los Blancos’ final opportunity to test their squad depth and tactical setup before the competitive campaign commences. Real Madrid have maintained an undefeated record throughout their pre-season preparations, and Mourinho will be looking to extend that streak heading into the new season. The match carries added significance as the last chance to assess player fitness and form before league action gets underway.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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