Victory in Budapest

Real Madrid triumphed over Ferencváros in their second preseason game, held at the Ferencváros Stadion in Budapest. Despite the Hungarian side being in a more advanced stage of preparation, our team dictated the pace of the game and controlled it from the outset. The opening minutes, featuring exchanges of attacks from both teams, soon gave way to Madrid's dominance, driven by the presence of Güler in midfield. The Turkish player was a constant presence, creating the first scoring chances with a powerful shot from outside the box in the 9th minute and a pass to Endrick, whose shot went over the crossbar in the 11th minute.

Mourinho's team quickly regained possession after losing the ball thanks to high pressing, with Endrick highly active and Valverde and Camavinga providing support from the second line. This allowed them to increase their attacking threat on the Hungarian goal. The Brazilian forward had an opportunity to open the scoring in a one-on-one, but local goalkeeper Dibusz made the save. The reward for our dominance came in the 41st minute. A cross from Ciria on the right was met by Mario Rivas with a diving header to make it 0-1, giving the team the lead heading into halftime. A debut goal for the academy player with the first team.

The 0-2 after a great combination
The Portuguese coach made seven changes at the start of the second half, including Bernardo Silva, making his debut, and Vini Jr, playing his first minutes of the preseason. It took Madrid just five minutes to extend their lead. They did so with a brilliant goal following a combination between Güler, Valverde, and Carlos Espí. A through ball from the Turkish player inside the box was passed by the captain to the forward, who scored his first goal as a madridista with a precise shot into the corner. Ferencvaros, with a refreshed eleven, reduced the deficit shortly after in the 56th minute, as Kodro scored with a header, getting ahead of the defense.

Our team regained control after the hydration break, although the Hungarian side pushed hard in the final stretch, seeking an equalizer. Madrid showed character and a strong mentality to avoid conceding more goals, secure the win, and remain unbeaten in the preseason, which will continue on Wednesday in the Terresa Herrera Trophy.