Real Madrid will play their one and only pre-season friendly of the summer on Tuesday evening, as they travel to Innsbruck to face Austrian side WSG Tirol in their final preparation match just one week before their La Liga opener against Osasuna.
It has been a challenging pre-season for new manager Xabi Alonso. After a heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, his squad has now been hit by a significant injury crisis, disrupting his plans for the new campaign.
The latest casualty is French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who sprained his ankle in training on Sunday. He joins a crowded treatment room that already includes long-term absentee Jude Bellingham (shoulder surgery), new No. 9 Endrick, and left-back Ferland Mendy.
In stark contrast, they face an opponent in excellent form. WSG Tirol have already started their domestic league season in Austria and have impressively won both of their opening two games. This will give them a significant advantage in terms of match fitness and confidence.
Predicted Lineups
- WSG Tirol Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Stejskal; Boras, Lawrence, Gugganig; Butler, Müller, Taferner, Böckle; Wels, Sabitzer; Anselm.
- Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Pitarch, Tchouaméni, Ceballos; Güler; Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
Score Prediction While Real Madrid’s overwhelming individual quality, led by the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, should still be enough to secure a victory, this will not be a straightforward match for the Spanish giants. Tirol are in mid-season form and full of confidence, while Madrid are navigating a serious injury list and are primarily focused on building fitness. Expect a close contest, with Madrid’s stars likely to edge it.
Prediction: WSG Tirol 1–2 Real Madrid