Real Madrid and Leganes faced off in an exciting pre-season friendly as both teams prepare for the ambitious 2026/27 season. Despite the absence of several stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, Jude Bellingham, and new signing Marc Cucurella, Real Madrid displayed a strong lineup under the management of Jose Mourinho.

The match began with Real Madrid taking control early on. In the 21st minute, young talent Guler provided an assist to Federico Valverde, who opened the scoring for Real Madrid. Just four minutes later, Gonzalo Garcia doubled the lead with a goal following a pass from Arnold.

However, Leganes managed to pull one back just before halftime when Naim Garcia found the net, reducing the deficit to 2-1. After the break, Real Madrid continued to dominate the match, showcasing their attacking prowess.

In the 58th minute, Mastantuono restored the two-goal advantage for Real Madrid. Shortly after, in the 60th minute, Leganes' Pulido inadvertently scored an own goal, bringing the score to 4-1. This impressive performance marked a strong return for Mourinho at the helm of Real Madrid.

The final score was Real Madrid 4, Leganes 1, with the first half ending at 2-1. The goals for Real Madrid were scored by Valverde (21’), Gonzalo Garcia (25’), Mastantuono (58’), and Pulido (60’ own goal), while Naim Garcia scored for Leganes in the 36th minute.