Ferencvaros to host Real Madrid in pre-season friendly at Groupama Aréna on August 08
Real Madrid will face Hungarian side Ferencvaros TC at the Groupama Aréna on August 08 in a pre-season friendly between the European club and the Nemzeti Bajnokság I team.
Ferencvaros enter the fixture having won four, drawn two and lost one in their current domestic campaign, with home advantage at the Groupama Aréna expected to be a factor. Led by Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid began their pre-season with a strong showing against Leganes but then surrendered a two-goal lead to Fiorentina and finished 2-2; the club has completed numerous signings after a trophyless 2025-26 campaign and many senior players are yet to return to the squad. Vinicius Junior and Bernardo Silva are training with the Madrid squad and are available for selection in the pre-season group, according to the club update.
Ferencvaros named the following matchday squad: Dibusz (GK); Osvath, Gomez, Raemaekers, Cadu; Corbu, Kanichowsky, Levi; Bamidele, Joseph, Zachariassen. The preview singles out Cadu as a central figure on the left flank, noting the 28-year-old will start at full-back and can help his side establish control in midfield.
Real Madrid's announced squad is listed as: Lunin (GK); Dumfries, Rivas, Martinez, Carreras; Valverde, Lacosta; Endrick, Guler, Yanez; Espi. The 20-year-old Endrick is expected to operate from the right wing after helping Real take an early lead against Fiorentina, with manager Jose Mourinho deploying him there in pre-season action.
Injury and availability notes for Ferencvaros name Naby Keita, Daniel Arzani and Bence Otvo as absent due to injury. Real Madrid continue to be without several players following FIFA World Cup 2026 duties—Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate and Aurelien Tchouameni have not yet returned to the squad—while Thibaut Courtois, Rodrygo and Eder Militao are injured. The club's newest signing, Yan Diamonde, has also not been included in the travelling squad.
The preview projects Real Madrid as favourites for the result, citing superior squad depth and tactical preparation, and states that fans can watch the pre-season game live via Realmadrid TV and RM Play. Khel Now also directs readers to its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels, its Android and iOS apps, and its Telegram community for further updates.
The Groupama Aréna will stage the match on August 08 and viewers worldwide can follow the fixture through Realmadrid TV and RM Play as confirmed in the match preview.
