2-0: Real Madrid kicks off preseason with a victory
They defeated Madrid CFF thanks to goals from M. Méndez and Pau C. in the second half.
Real Madrid defeated Madrid CFF in the first match of the 2026/27 preseason, played at Ciudad Real Madrid. After a goalless first half, M. Méndez scored the 1-0 in the 68th minute, while Pau C. sealed the 2-0 victory in the 84th minute. Levels, Elisa, Andreia J., Beerensteyn, and Schröder played their first minutes as madridistas.
Our team dominated possession and brought more intensity from the start. After the first quarter of an hour, Schröder came very close to opening the scoring with a lob, but the defense cleared the shot off the goal line. The Swedish player tried again in the 25th minute, but her shot inside the box went wide. Despite Real Madrid's dominance, the match reached halftime with a draw.
The Goals
After the break, Pau Quesada introduced an entirely new lineup, with the only exception being Pau C., who had come on before halftime to replace Athenea. In the 51st minute, Laia made a good save from a Nautnes shot. The first goal of the preseason came in the 68th minute when M. Méndez headed in a corner delivered by Eva Navarro. In the final minutes, Pau C. connected with a fine header from a Däbritz cross to extend the lead and secure the first preseason victory (84'). Real Madrid will continue their preparations for the start of the season with a match against Crystal Palace on Wednesday (8:00 pm CEST).
MATCH REPORT
2-Real Madrid: Frohms, Levels, Silvia Cristóbal, Andersson, Noe, Toletti, Andreia J., Elisa, Linda C., Athenea, and Schröder. Also played: Laia, Noelia, Claudia, M. Méndez, Eva Navarro, Däbritz, Angeldahl, Irune, Keukelaar, Zouhir, Pau C., and Beerensteyn.
0-Madrid CFF: Belén, Villafañe, Ana G., Holt, Bebé, Alba Ruiz, Lejeune, Carrasco, Nautnes, Gallardo, and Aymerich. Also played: Troncoso, Taylor, Marina, León, Gómez, Claudia, and Silva.
Goals
1-0 (min. 68): M. Méndez.
2-0 (min. 84): Pau C.
Disclaimer: Translation generated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies.
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