Real Madrid Faces Schalke 04 in Final Preseason Test Before La Liga

Real Madrid plays its final preseason friendly against Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, serving as the team’s last test before beginning La Liga competition next weekend.

Preseason Finale at the Veltins-Arena

Real Madrid travels to face Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen for its fourth and final preseason match according to the club fixture schedule. The match marks the conclusion of a preparation phase that started in Austria with a draw against Fiorentina and continued in Budapest with a victory over Ferencvaros, followed by a Teresa Herrera Trophy win against Deportivo at Riazor.

The fixture gives the squad one final tune-up on German soil before competitive play begins. Fans can watch the match broadcast live on Realmadrid TV, RM Play, and La 1.

Full Squad Call-Up for Gelsenkirchen

Manager José Mourinho brings a complete roster for the trip to Germany. The official squad list includes goalkeepers Courtois, Lunin, and Illia, alongside a deep group of defenders featuring Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, and Mario Rivas.

The midfield options cover both veteran presence and emerging depth with Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo, Cestero, and Alexis Ciria. Up front, the attacking line features Vini Jr., Mbappé, C. Espí, Brahim, and Diomande.

Managing Minutes for Returning Stars

Because of the limited preparation time with the squad, supporters should not expect heavy minutes from the returning internationals.

Broadcast Details and Global Kickoff Times

The match kicks off at 5:00 pm CEST, corresponding to 11:00 pm EST for viewers tracking the fixture from North America. In addition to regional television broadcasts, the club provides direct streaming through its digital platforms.

Transition to the La Liga Opener

Once the final whistle blows in Gelsenkirchen, attention turns immediately to the domestic campaign. Real Madrid opens its official league schedule against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday, August 22, with a 9:30 pm CEST kickoff broadcast on Orange TV and Dazn.