Final training session before the match against Deportivo.

Real Madrid Complete Final Training Session Ahead of Teresa Herrera Trophy Clash

José Mourinho’s men will face Deportivo de La Coruña at Riazor on Wednesday evening as they compete in the 81st edition of the Teresa Herrera Trophy. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m., with the match available to watch on Realmadrid TV, RM Play and La 1.

Real Madrid completed their final training session at the Ciudad Real Madrid before travelling to Galicia for another important pre-season test. The squad continues to prepare intensively for the 2026/27 campaign, with Mourinho using these friendly matches to improve the team’s physical condition, tactical understanding and overall competitive rhythm.

The training session began with a series of activation exercises designed to prepare the players physically for the demanding work ahead. The squad then completed running drills before moving on to rondos, where quick passing, movement and decision-making were the main focus.

Mourinho and his coaching staff later introduced pressing and possession exercises. These drills were designed to improve the team’s ability to recover the ball quickly while maintaining control under pressure. Finishing exercises were also incorporated, allowing the players to work on attacking movements and efficiency in front of goal.

The session concluded with a series of small-sided matches on reduced-size pitches. These games encouraged high intensity, rapid transitions and quick decision-making, three elements that Mourinho is expected to demand from his players throughout the season.

Wednesday’s meeting with Deportivo will provide another opportunity for the Portuguese coach to assess the progress of his squad. The Teresa Herrera Trophy is one of Spain’s most traditional summer tournaments, and playing at Riazor should offer Real Madrid a competitive atmosphere as the beginning of the official season approaches.

However, Mourinho will continue to manage the fitness of several players carefully.

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Aurélien Tchouaméni worked inside the club’s facilities rather than training with the rest of the group. Meanwhile, Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão and Rodrygo are continuing their respective recovery programmes as they work towards returning to full fitness.

Their situations will continue to be monitored closely by the club’s medical and coaching staff, with Real Madrid unlikely to take unnecessary risks during the final stages of pre-season.

For the available players, however, the match against Deportivo represents another valuable opportunity to earn minutes and convince Mourinho ahead of the competitive campaign. New signings and younger members of the squad will also be hoping to make an impression as the Portuguese coach continues to shape his preferred starting lineup.

After several weeks of physical preparation and friendly matches, Real Madrid are gradually approaching their competitive level. The encounter at Riazor will therefore be more than just another summer friendly: it will be one of Mourinho’s final opportunities to evaluate his squad, refine tactical details and build momentum before the serious business of the 2026/27 season begins.