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Mbappé starts against Schalke, Diomande on the bench

Mbappé starts against Schalke, Diomande on the bench

The final pre-season game is here

Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid

Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid

Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois — 7.5: Had almost nothing to do. Made one save on the only real test he faced. His distribution was very good, misplacing just one pass — a long ball. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 7.5: Fantastic long-range passing throughout. Ibrahima Konaté — 7.5: Very strong cameo. […]

Real Madrid announce squad for preseason friendly against Schalke 04

Real Madrid announce squad for preseason friendly against Schalke 04

Real Madrid have announced their squad list for Sunday’s preseason friendly against Schalke 04, the last friendly of this year’s preseason stage. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Illia.Defenders: Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, and Mario Rivas.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo, Cestero, and Alexis Ciria.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, C. […]

Jose Mourinho: “We’re playing as a team; there’s empathy, there’s teamwork”

Jose Mourinho: “We’re playing as a team; there’s empathy, there’s teamwork”

Mourinho spoke after Real Madrid’s victory.

Open Thread: August 16, 2026

Open Thread: August 16, 2026

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go swimming with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]

Real Madrid vs Schalke 04, 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch preseason online

Real Madrid vs Schalke 04, 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch preseason online

CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Schalke, 2026 preseason

CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Schalke, 2026 preseason

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Schalke in the last game of this year’s preseason stage. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Konate, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Silva, Guler, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappe. Schalke starting XI (TBC): Karius, Becker, Becker, Kurucai, Ayhan, Tanaka, El-Faouzi, Aouchiche, Ebimbe, Karaman, Adamau. The real fun begins […]

Open Thread: August 15, 2026

Open Thread: August 15, 2026

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go swimming with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]

Who starts in Mourinho’s Real Madrid midfield puzzle?

Who starts in Mourinho’s Real Madrid midfield puzzle?

Jose Mourinho has a difficult decision to make

Mbappe: “We’re Going to Win Titles This Year”

Mbappe: “We’re Going to Win Titles This Year”

Kylian Mbappe returned to training with Real Madrid at Valdebebas following his participation in the World Cup and spoke to Real Madrid TV after completing his session. The French forward discussed his return to the club, working under José Mourinho, his preparations for the start of the season, and Real Madrid’s ambitions for the upcoming […]

Mbappé: “We are going to win titles”

Mbappé: “We are going to win titles”

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé talked to Real Madrid TV and previewed the upcoming season shortly after rejoining the squad in training. “I am very happy to be back and to have my first impressions with the team, with the new staff, with all the teammates, and with the people here in Valdebebas. It’s always […]

The last time in Gelsenkirchen

The last time in Gelsenkirchen

It’s been 11 years since the last official visit