Real Madrid have returned to work at Ciudad Real Madrid as José Mourinho’s squad continue their preparations for the 2026/27 season. Following their victory in the pre-season friendly against Ferencváros, the Madrid players were back on the training pitch to begin preparing for their next challenge.
The Spanish giants are now focused on Wednesday’s Teresa Herrera Trophy, where they will face Deportivo at the Abanca-Riazor stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 p.m. and will represent another important test for Mourinho as he continues to fine-tune his squad ahead of the start of the competitive campaign.
The latest training session was particularly significant because Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konaté completed their first workout as Real Madrid players. The two defenders have now officially joined Mourinho’s group and have begun adapting to their new teammates, the club’s training methods and the demands of the coaching staff.
Their arrival provides additional defensive options for the Portuguese coach as Real Madrid enter the final phase of their pre-season preparations. Both players are expected to play important roles during the campaign, and their integration into the squad will be closely monitored over the coming sessions.
Kylian Mbappé has also rejoined the team after his participation in the World Cup. The French forward’s return is another major boost for Mourinho, who is gradually recovering the members of his squad who were involved with their national teams during the summer tournament.
Mbappé will now work on regaining full rhythm and fitness alongside his teammates. With the new season approaching, Real Madrid will be keen to ensure that one of their main attacking stars is physically ready for the opening competitive fixtures.
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The atmosphere at Ciudad Real Madrid therefore continues to change as more first-team players return to training. Mourinho now has a larger group available and can begin working more extensively on tactical concepts, team chemistry and the possible starting lineup for the beginning of the season.
Real Madrid’s victory over Ferencváros provided another useful step in the team’s preparation. The coaching staff were able to assess several players, including younger members of the squad, while also giving valuable minutes to established first-team figures.
Attention now turns to Deportivo and the Teresa Herrera Trophy. Playing at the Abanca-Riazor will offer Real Madrid another opportunity to improve their physical condition and tactical organization against competitive opposition.
The match will also give Mourinho the possibility of introducing some of the players who have recently returned to the group, depending on their physical condition.
With Cucurella and Konaté completing their first Real Madrid training session and Mbappé officially back with the squad, Mourinho’s team is gradually taking shape. The coming days will be crucial as Real Madrid continue building momentum ahead of what promises to be a demanding 2026/27 season.
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