Real Madrid Eye Winning Finish Against Schalke

International Club Friendly  -  Schalke 04 VS Real Madrid
Match Time:16-08-2026 23:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Real Madrid will wrap up their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Schalke 04 on Sunday ahead of their 2026-27 La Liga opener against Espanyol on August 22. Schalke will also use the match as a final test before beginning their campaign against Hallescher in the DFB Pokal on August 24.

Team Analysis:
Schalke will finish pre-season after six games, including four wins, but enter the final test following a 3-0 defeat by Atalanta as they prepare for their Bundesliga return. Real Madrid are also set for their final warm-up match after an unbeaten pre-season, with four new signings strengthening Jose Mourinho’s squad ahead of the new La Liga campaign.

Player Situation:
Schalke are largely in good shape despite Adrian Gantenbein’s injury, with Loris Karius, Satoshi Tanaka and Edin Dzeko expected to feature. Real Madrid will be without several injured players, but Kylian Mbappe returns and new signings such as Yan Diomande, Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate could make their debuts.

Result Prediction:
Real Madrid are aiming to end their pre-season on a positive note with a strong performance against Schalke. Mourinho’s side are expected to have enough quality to secure a comfortable victory in their final warm-up match.

Predicted Result: Schalke 04 1-3 Real Madrid.