Schalke 04 clearly defeated by Real Madrid in Veltins Arena anniversary match

FC Schalke 04 suffered a clear 0-3 defeat against Real Madrid in a friendly match held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their home stadium, the Veltins Arena. The German Bundesliga club faced a formidable opponent featuring numerous international stars.

Real Madrid took an early lead in the sixth minute through Kylian Mbappé. Dean Huijsen extended their advantage in the 20th minute, giving the Spanish giants a comfortable 2-0 lead by halftime. Despite numerous further opportunities to increase their margin of victory, Real Madrid's potent attack was ultimately contained by Schalke's defense in the second half.

Carlos Espi scored Real Madrid's third goal in the 57th minute, sealing the comprehensive victory. The match featured notable figures such as Real Madrid's new coach José Mourinho and former Bundesliga player Sami Khedira on the sidelines. Several former Bundesliga players, including Rüdiger and Bellingham, also featured for Real Madrid, while Schalke's new signing Robin Gosens was not in the squad.

Schalke, who are preparing for their upcoming DFB-Pokal first-round match against Halleschen FC, were unable to score a consolation goal despite creating some minor chances. The team also saw striker Edin Dzeko make a late appearance as a substitute. The friendly served as a testing ground for both teams ahead of their respective domestic seasons.