Real Madrid wins narrowly, maintains preseason unbeaten streak

Real Madrid continued their undefeated preseason run with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Deportivo. Brahim Díaz netted the decisive goal in the final moments of the first half, securing the win for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

Despite facing a Deportivo team that appeared more match-fit, Real Madrid managed to hold on, largely thanks to a critical late save by goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the 87th minute. The Ukrainian goalkeeper denied Loureiro's attempt, preventing Deportivo from equalizing and preserving Madrid's clean sheet and unbeaten status in their preseason campaign.

The match saw Real Madrid without several prominent players who participated in the World Cup, including Aurelien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé. Coach Jose Mourinho utilized the game to experiment with his squad, pairing Eduardo Camavinga with Bernardo Silva in midfield and giving Arda Güler significant freedom in the team's build-up play.

While Real Madrid controlled possession for periods, Deportivo posed a threat, particularly in the second half. The Spanish giants made several substitutions at halftime and during the second half, introducing players like Dani Ceballos, Federico Valverde, and Mario Rivas. Deportivo also made tactical changes, bringing on new attackers to try and break down Madrid's defense. The game opened up considerably in the second half, with Madrid adopting a more counter-attacking approach, while Deportivo pressed for an equalizer.