Real Madrid prepares for match against Fiorentina in Austria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Real Madrid faces Fiorentina today in Austria as José Mourinho tests his team's tactics. Despite missing key players such as Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, the match offers an opportunity to showcase Madrid's new setup, particularly the partnership between Arda Güler and Federico Valverde. Meanwhile, FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew plans to sell World Cup stakes after facing significant backlash. In other news, Hamza Abdelkarim stole the spotlight with a brace for Barcelona in a recent match, and Marc Cucurella shared his world champion's medal with a local postman.
- •Real Madrid plays Fiorentina today in Austria.
- •Mourinho implements a 4-2-3-1 formation.
- •Arda Güler's role is crucial for Madrid's strategy.
- •FIFA's Infantino cancels World Cup stake sale plans.
- •Hamza Abdelkarim scores twice for Barcelona in Birmingham.
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