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Real Madrid scheduled to play Schalke in pre-season friendly in August

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Real Madrid scheduled to play Schalke in pre-season friendly in August
Summary

Real Madrid confirmed a friendly match against Schalke 04 on Sunday, 16 August, at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. The match will kick off at 17:00 local time, providing the team an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season. This game marks a return to a venue where Real Madrid has previously enjoyed success in the UEFA Champions League. The friendly follows Madrid's recent matches, including a 4-1 victory over Leganes, and is part of their pre-season training schedule before competitive fixtures begin.

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  • •Match against Schalke set for 16 August at Veltins-Arena.
  • •Real Madrid last played Schalke in 2015 in the Champions League.
  • •The friendly is part of Real Madrid's pre-season schedule.
  • •Madrid recently won a friendly against Leganes 4-1.
  • •Jose Mourinho will use the match to refine tactics and build fitness.
Latest Updates
  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid confirm preseason friendly against Schalke 04
  • 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Real Madrid face Schalke in sixth pre-season friendly
What they're saying
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Real Madrid have only around three weeks left to prepare for the upcoming season as their first La Liga game of the 2026-27 season is scheduled to be played on 22nd August. As things stand, although J...

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Real Madrid have added another fixture to their pre-season schedule, with Jose Mourinho’s side set to face Schalke 04 in a friendly on Sunday, 16 August, the club confirmed.The match will kick off a...

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