Real Madrid claimed the Teresa Herrera trophy after a 1-0 victory against Deportivo at Riazor, securing their tenth title and their first since 2013, according to match reports. A decisive counterattack finished by Brahim Díaz in the final moments of the first half broke open a quiet fixture.
Brahim Díaz Breaks the Deadlock in Riazor
The match remained largely uneventful through the opening 45 minutes until a goalkeeper initiated a fast transition just before the halftime whistle. The goalkeeper delivered a long throw from his own penalty area that traveled down the pitch and found Brahim Díaz. Under pressure from Mario Soriano, the forward controlled the ball with his chest, nudged it forward with his knee, and fired a right-footed shot past Deportivo’s goalkeeper.
The decisive sequence provided the game’s only goal, lifting the iconic Teresa Herrera trophy—shaped like A Coruña’s Tower of Hercules—into Real Madrid’s hands. Deportivo entered the match with high expectations of seeing Aubameyang face Real Madrid once again, but the former Barcelona forward could not replicate his past scoring form against the club before being substituted in the 59th minute for Kevin Sánchez.
Tactical Setup and Mourinho’s Rotation
Manager José Mourinho deployed a starting lineup featuring a goalkeeper in goal, alongside a defensive line. In midfield, a player partnered with another in the double pivot, while a central playmaker operated behind a forward. Wingers occupied the flanks.
During the second half, Mourinho introduced several substitutions, bringing on players. One came close to doubling the lead when he converted a pass, but the effort was disallowed for offside. Defensively, the goalkeeper preserved the clean sheet late in the match by denying a point-blank shot from Miguel Loureiro.
Squad Management and Preseason Outlook
The fixture offered valuable minutes for players needing rhythm ahead of the official league campaign. Meanwhile, a young player played the first half before making way for a substitute, amid ongoing questions regarding his immediate future and a potential loan move.
Real Madrid will complete their preseason schedule this Sunday with a final friendly fixture against Schalke 04. The team will then turn their attention to their official La Liga opening match against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium.
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