Real Madrid defeat WSG Tirol 4-0 in preseason friendly

INNSBRUCK: Real Madrid completed their preseason schedule with a 4-0 win against Austrian Bundesliga side WSG Tirol at the Tivoli Stadion Tirol.

The match gave several new singings their first run-out, including Alvaro Carreras, who made his Real Madrid debut.

Madrid started bright and took control early in the game. Defender Eder Militao put the visitors ahead with a header from a well-placed cross in the tenth minute.

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Just a few minutes later, Kylian Mbappe doubled the lead after a great assist from Arda Guler, who found space to thread a ball through the Tirol defense.

Madrid kept pressing and had further chances, with Brahim Diaz coming close to scoring but narrowly missing the target before halftime.

The second half began with Real Medrid continuing to dominate WSG Tirol. Arda Guler struct the crossbar with a free-kick early on, denying the team a third goal.

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Mbappe was on fire as he scored his second on the hour mark, calmly rounding the keeper and slotting the ball home after a pass from Tchouameni.

With a comfortable lead, coach Xabi Alonso rotated the squad, bringing on players including Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, and Gonzalo Garcia for their opportunities to display their skills.

WS Tirol had their moments, including a good chance that was kept out by Madrid’s goalkeeper.

Rodrygo added the fourth goal late in the game after a great combination with Mbappe, kicking a powerful shot from close range.

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Young talents Thiago and Roberto Martin were given minutes towards the final stages, as the team maintained control and wrapped up the game without conceding.

The match was a final step before Read Madrid’s LaLiga campaign begins. The team will host Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu on August 19, looking to start the league season strongly under the new head coach