Mbappé starts for Real Madrid against Schalke in pre-season friendly

Kylian Mbappé is in the starting lineup as Real Madrid faces FC Schalke 04 in a pre-season friendly at Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, on August 16, 2026. The match marks the club's final game before the LaLiga season opener against Espanyol. With Jose Mourinho also starting Ibrahima Konate, the team features a midfield of Bernardo Silva and Fede Valverde. New signing Yan Diomande remains on the bench after a few training sessions with the squad, raising questions about his fitness.

• 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappé starts against Schalke, Diomande on the bench