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Real Madrid defeats Schalke 3-0 in pre-season finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Real Madrid defeats Schalke 3-0 in pre-season finale

Summary

Real Madrid concluded their pre-season schedule with a 3-0 victory over Schalke at the VELTINS-Arena on August 16, 2026. Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, and Carlos Espi provided the goals, helping the team to win four out of five matches leading up to the 2026-27 season. Head coach Jose Mourinho expressed satisfaction with the team's preparations, emphasizing their collective growth and camaraderie. He praised the players' conditioning following their return from the 2026 World Cup. Madrid is set to begin their La Liga campaign against Espanyol next week.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid wins 3-0 against Schalke.
•Goals scored by Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, and Carlos Espi.
•Mourinho praises team's cohesion and conditioning.
•Real Madrid starts La Liga against Espanyol next week.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho pleased with Real Madrid preparations for 2026-27 season

What they're saying

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Real Madrid ended their pre-season schedule in fine style on Sunday with a resounding 3-0 victory over Schalke at the VELTINS-Arena. Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen and summer signing Carlos Espi all scor...
— Yahoo Sports

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