Real Madrid secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña in a pre-season friendly at the Estadio Riazor, according to reports from outlets including L’Équipe and El Botola. The match served as part of the club’s ongoing preparations for the upcoming 2026–2027 La Liga campaign under the direction of manager José Mourinho.
Brahim Díaz Strikes Decisive Goal off Lunin Assist
The game’s sole breakthrough arrived in stoppage time at the end of the first half. In the 45th+1 minute, Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin launched a long-range pass from deep inside his own half. Díaz exploited space behind the Deportivo defensive line, gathered the ball, and drove toward goal before slotting past the keeper to break the deadlock.
According to El Botola, the strike capped a strong pre-season period for Díaz, who earned his second start under Mourinho. The Portuguese coach utilized the fixture to evaluate his squad’s fitness and technical sharpness ahead of official league fixtures, giving vital minutes to multiple members of the first-team squad.
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