Real Madrid Plays Single Preseason Match in Austria Before LaLiga Start

Real Madrid will begin its 2025/26 preseason with a friendly match against Austrian Bundesliga club WSG Tirol on August 12 at the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck. This match is Real Madrid's only preseason game due to their involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup, which limited their preparation time. Despite requesting to postpone their LaLiga opener against Osasuna on August 19 to allow more rest, LaLiga denied the request, so the team must accelerate its preseason activities. New coach Xabi Alonso will use this friendly to test the squad and new signings like Álvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono. WSG Tirol, who finished 10th in their league last season, will host Real Madrid in what will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. The preseason match reflects Real Madrid's adjusted approach this year, foregoing traditional extended tours in favor of a more modest preparation phase.