Real Madrid draws 2-2 with Fiorentina in preseason friendly

Real Madrid began their 2026-2027 preseason with a 2-2 draw against Italian side Fiorentina in Klagenfurt, Austria. This marked the first informal friendly match for the club after two closed-door practice games. Brazilian player Endrick opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Alexis Ciria extended the lead in the 24th.

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It is Real Madrid with the players we have. As I told the guys before the game: Real Madrid is Real Madrid. If it's a friendly, it's Real Madrid. And if it's a training match, it's Real Madrid too.

Fiorentina fought back, with Roberto Piccoli scoring in the 41st minute and Moise Kean equalizing in the 58th. The match also served as the debut for new signings, including Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries and forward Carlos Espí, who joined the team just days before. Coach José Mourinho, in his first game with the club, utilized the opportunity to assess numerous young players from the academy.

Mourinho emphasized the club's identity, stating, "It is Real Madrid with the players we have. ... If it's a friendly, it's Real Madrid. And if it's a training match, it's Real Madrid too." He highlighted the team's "very high quality" first-half performance and the need to "seek evolution, but also a result to dignify our history."

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We have to seek evolution, but also a result to dignify our history.

Several key players, including Vinícius Jr., Brahim Díaz, and Bernardo Silva, are expected to join training soon. However, the club will have to wait longer for players who participated in the World Cup, notably Kylian Mbappé and Marc Cucurella, who were on vacation. Real Madrid's next friendly is scheduled for the following Saturday against Hungary's Ferencvaros in Budapest, before their LaLiga season opener against Espanyol on August 22.

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the first half of my students was of very high quality.