Overview
- Real Madrid travelled to the Groupama Aréna in Budapest for a preseason friendly against Ferencváros that will be available only via Real Madrid TV and the RM Play streaming service.
- The club confirmed the high-fee signing of Yan Diomande and the completion of Vinícius Júnior’s new contract, with Diomande not expected to make his debut in this game.
- Several senior players were unavailable because of minor injuries or extended post-World Cup rest, including Thibaut Courtois, Rodrygo and Éder Militão, which shaped a heavily rotated Madrid squad.
- José Mourinho selected a line-up that prioritised fringe and younger players — names reported in the matchday group included Andriy Lunin, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler and Endrick, with Vinícius likely to feature from the bench.
- Ferencváros arrive with greater match sharpness under coach Balázs Borbély after domestic fixtures and Europa League qualifying, giving the Hungarian side a fitness edge over Madrid for this tune-up.