In preparation for their upcoming pre-season tour in the USA, Real Madrid began their schedule with a decisive victory, as reported by Blancos insider Mario Cortegana of The Athletic.
On Wednesday, Carlo Ancelotti’s squad faced Albacete in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Valdebebas. A mix of senior first-team members and promising academy players contributed to a comprehensive 3-0 win.
Key performances from first-team stars
The friendly saw significant contributions from several well-known first-team players. Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Dani Ceballos, and Brahim Díaz all featured prominently. Brahim Díaz found the back of the net in the first half, with the assist coming from young midfield talent Nico Paz.
Contributions from academy and loan players
The match also highlighted the skills of academy players and those returning from loans. Juanmi Latasa, who is currently linked with a transfer, scored in the first half, again with an assist from Nico Paz. At halftime, Andriy Lunin and Reinier, a loanee who has been out of the spotlight, were introduced. Reinier completed the scoring, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory for Real Madrid in the Spanish capital.
