Deportivo La Coruña to host Real Madrid in pre-season friendly at Abanca‑Riazor on Aug 12, 2026

Deportivo La Coruña will host Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly at Estadio Abanca‑Riazor in La Coruña on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as both sides prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.

Deportivo head into the match under manager Antonio Hidalgo for their fifth pre-season fixture having gone unbeaten in their last four games and finishing second in the Segunda Division last season. Real Madrid, led by Jose Mourinho, arrive unbeaten in pre-season after a 2-1 victory over Ferencvaros in their most recent outing and have seen a few more players return to training ahead of the fixture.

Real’s midfield youngster Arda Güler was singled out as Madrid’s top performer in the win over Ferencvaros; the 21-year-old’s passing drew specific praise and opposition players were described as uncomfortable by the coverage of that match. The coverage also notes a 37-year-old striker on Deportivo’s side will be expected to improve his recent performances and provide a crucial presence against the European giants.

Squad availability issues are highlighted for both teams: Yeremay Hernández may miss the game for Deportivo due to fitness concerns, while Raul Asencio, Eder Militao and Rodrygo are listed as injured and unavailable for Real Madrid. Thibaut Courtois is not yet confirmed as part of Real’s matchday group, and the report states that except for Jude Bellingham, all of the FIFA World Cup 2026 participants have rejoined the Real Madrid squad.

The article provides starting lineups for the friendly: Deportivo — Parreño (GK); Altimira, Comas, Barcia, Quagliata; Amatucci, Rodriguez; Cruz, Villares, Soriano; Aubameyang. Real Madrid — Lunin (GK); Dumfries, Martinez, Rivas, Carreras; Valverde, Camavinga; Diaz, Guler, Vini Jr., Endrick. The fixture is available to watch live via RM Play and Real Madrid TV according to the report.

The friendly is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Estadio Abanca‑Riazor in La Coruña; viewers in India are advised the match kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on August 13, 2026.