The 81st edition of the Trofeo Teresa Herrera brings Real Madrid back to A Coruña for the first time in 13 years, facing Deportivo de La Coruña at the Estadio de Riazor on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 21:00 local time, according to regional reports from La Opinión Coruña.
This preseason friendly marks the third summer test for Real Madrid manager José Mourinho. The club last competed in the Galician tournament in 2013, claiming their ninth title in the competition’s history. Previous victories span across 1949, 1953, 1966, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1994, according to club records. For Deportivo, this encounter serves as the final rehearsal before opening their La Liga Primera División campaign against Elche on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Squad Absences and Youth Call-Ups Under Mourinho
Real Madrid travels to Galicia with a severely depleted squad due to late summer arrivals following the World Cup and ongoing fitness concerns. Recent signings Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande, and Ibrahima Konaté have not traveled and will not make their club debuts against Deportivo. Kylian Mbappé, who arrived on Monday, and Thibaut Courtois, who returned to training over the weekend, are also left out of the traveling party. Aurélien Tchouaméni remains sidelined indoors with physical discomfort.
To compensate for these absences, Mourinho has drawn extensively from the club’s youth ranks. The goalkeeping department features Andriy Lunin and Sergio Mestre. The defensive group includes Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Álvaro Carreras, Joan Martínez, Denzel Dumfries, Antonio Rüdiger, Mario Rivas, and Lamini Fati. Midfield options list Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva, Cestero, Lacosta, and Alexis Ciria, while the forward line relies on Brahim Díaz, Endrick, Vinícius Júnior, Carlos Espí, and Yáñez. Meanwhile, Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão, and Rodrygo Goes continue their respective rehabilitation programs in the medical room.
Deportivo Prepares for La Liga Return at Riazor
Deportivo de La Coruña approaches the fixture following an intensive five-week preparation period under manager Antonio Hidalgo. The club returned to Abegondo and various European fixtures, compiling a record of three wins and three draws across six friendlies. New additions such as Angeliño—who played 45 minutes against Genoa—alongside Aubameyang, Leo Román, Teun Gijselhart, Bright Ede, and Lorenzo Amatucci integrate into the squad alongside players from the previous season’s promotion campaign. Yeremay remains the sole squad member yet to feature this summer, making Wednesday’s match his final opportunity to secure playing time before competitive points are at stake.
How to Watch Deportivo vs. Real Madrid Live
Television coverage for the 2026 Trofeo Teresa Herrera is available across multiple platforms. In Spain, the match will be broadcast live on free-to-air channels La 1 de RTVE and TVG. Additionally, RC Deportivo will stream the encounter live via their official YouTube channel, according to matchday broadcasting announcements.
What Comes Next
Following Wednesday’s match at Riazor, Real Madrid concludes its preseason schedule with a fixture against Schalke on Sunday, August 17, before kicking off their La Liga campaign against Espanyol on August 22. Deportivo turns its attention directly to its league opener against Elche on August 17.
