Schalke friendly is the last test
Real Madrid face Schalke in the 25th anniversary match for the Veltins Arena (1) (6). Cucurella, Mbappé and Diomande are all available for the final preseason test (1) (6). Vinicius and Bellingham are also named in the squad (1).
League opener next Saturday
Mourinho gets one last look at his team before the real thing. Real Madrid open La Liga at Espanyol on Saturday, August 22 (1). The league position at the moment means nothing. Points start counting at the RCDE Stadium.
Real Madrid still watching Nico Paz
Nico Paz was sold to Como for €60m, but the sale was never the end of the story. Real Madrid continue to monitor the midfielder with a potential future return to the Bernabéu in mind (3).
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Juventus preparing a serious Lunin offer
Andriy Lunin's future is unresolved late in the window. Juventus are preparing an important offer for the Ukrainian goalkeeper (4). Real Madrid's goalkeeping department is a live issue heading into the season.
The Rodri door is not closed
Manchester City rejected Barcelona's third offer of €70m plus variables for Rodri (2) (5) (7). That saga now points toward 2027, and Real Madrid were previously linked with the midfielder before their own pursuit collapsed. The situation could end favorably for Madrid.
Loren Zúñiga leaves for Libya
Loren Zúñiga has left Real Madrid and signed with a club in Libya (8).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are buzzing about the squad list for Schalke, and the mood is optimistic heading into the friendly. Mbappé's comments about being happy back at Valdebebas and his talks with Mourinho have supporters excited about the new era. There is also serious Ballon d'Or talk, with fans pointing out Mbappé's 52 goals and 10 assists across club and country this season, including top scorer finishes in the Champions League, La Liga and the World Cup. Read the full thread
