Real Madrid defeats Schalke 3-0 in pre-season friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over FC Schalke 04 during their pre-season friendly on August 16, 2026, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Goals were scored by Dean Huijsen, Carlos Espi, and Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid showcased a strong performance, especially in defense, with notable contributions from players like Thibaut Courtois and Eduardo Camavinga. The match gave both teams a chance to prepare for the upcoming season, with several players making their debuts for Madrid. Schalke struggled to impose themselves, unable to find the net against the Spanish side.
- •Real Madrid scored three goals, featuring contributions from Huijsen, Espi, and Mbappé.
- •Match played on August 16, 2026, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
- •Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save to maintain the clean sheet.
- •Several players made their debuts for Real Madrid during the friendly.
- •Real Madrid is preparing for the start of the new season.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid
- 10:02 PMManaging Madrid — Player Ratings: Schalke 0 - 3 Real Madrid - Managing Madrid
"Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois — 7.5: Had almost nothing to do. Made one save on the only real test he faced. His distribution was very good, misplacing just one pass — a long ball. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 7.5: Fantastic long-range passing throughout. Ibrahima Konaté — 7.5: Very strong cameo. […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:02 PMPlayer Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid
Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois — 7.5: Had almost nothing to do. Made one save on the only real test he faced. His distribution was very good, misplacing just one pass — a long ball. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 7.5: Fantastic long-range passing throughout. Ibrahima Konaté — 7.5: Very strong cameo. […]
- Managing MadridAug 16, 2026, 10:02 PMPlayer Ratings: Schalke 0 - 3 Real Madrid - Managing Madrid
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