The friendly match offered Xabi Alonso a chance to test different systems and evaluate his squad. Despite Leganés taking an early lead, Real Madrid quickly asserted their dominance. Carvajal’s return to the starting lineup and captaincy is a significant boost for the team. The performance of young players like Thiago Pitarch also bodes well for the future. The match was played behind closed doors, limiting media access, but reports suggest a positive display from the Madrid squad.
Real Madrid Lineup: Courtois; Carvajal, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras; Valverde, Ceballos, Brahim; Vinicius, Gonzalo, Mbappé.
Leganés Lineup: San Román; Macazaga, Lalo, Said, Sergio Fernández; Roberto López, Andrés Campos, Guirao, Pauwels; Sule, Siame.