Real Madrid formally start preparations for the 2026-27 marketing campaign on Tuesday once they welcome Leganes to Valdebebas for a behind-closed-doors pleasant.
It will likely be the second alternative to see Jose Mourinho again within the dugout following his return, whereas Leganes proceed their pre-season after an inconsistent finish to their final Segunda Division marketing campaign.
Group information for Actual Madrid vs Leganes
Actual Madrid stay with out quite a few key gamers following their involvement on the 2026 World Cup, together with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Eder Militao, Rodrygo and Thibaut Courtois are additionally sidelined via harm, which means Mourinho is predicted at hand alternatives to a number of Castilla prospects alongside established first-team gamers.
Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alvaro Carreras, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Franco Mastantuono are all anticipated to function, whereas Gonzalo Garcia ought to lead the assault after a formidable breakthrough marketing campaign.
Leganes are solely lacking long-term absentee Marcos Leiva and ought to be near full energy after already enjoying three pre-season fixtures this summer time.
Predicted line-ups for Actual Madrid vs Leganes
Actual Madrid attainable beginning XI: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Cestero, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Guler, Pitarch; Gonzalo Garcia
Leganes attainable beginning XI: Soriano; Pena, Aguilar, Miquel, Marvel; Diawara, Guirao; Garcia, Rodriguez, Roberto Lopez; Millan
Learn how to watch Actual Madrid v Leganes: TV channel, on-line stream
The match kicks off at 17:00 BST on Tuesday, July 28.
As the sport is being performed behind closed doorways, no dwell tv protection has been introduced.
The stats for Actual Madrid vs Leganes
- Actual Madrid have received 13 of their 17 earlier conferences with Leganes, dropping simply twice
- Los Blancos are unbeaten of their final six matches towards Leganes throughout all competitions (5 wins, one draw)
- Actual Madrid have received every of their final three matches relationship again to the tip of the 2025-26 season
- Leganes have already performed three friendlies this summer time, drawing with Albacete and Nacional earlier than dropping 2-1 to Levante
- A number of first-team stars, together with Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Bellingham, are unavailable after their World Cup commitments, giving Mourinho an early probability to evaluate academy expertise
- Gonzalo Garcia is predicted to spearhead the assault after scoring six La Liga targets final season
Prediction
Actual Madrid ought to dominate possession regardless of fielding a closely rotated squad, and Mourinho will anticipate a successful begin to his second spell in cost.
Leganes have match health on their facet after three pre-season outings, however the high quality out there to the hosts ought to nonetheless win.
Prediction: Actual Madrid 3-1 Leganes
