Real Madrid Pre-Season 2025: Tour, Fixtures, Results, Tickets & How to Watch

Los Blancos gear up for the 2025-26 season with a new manager, international stars, and a busy summer schedule

Real Madrid are back at it again. After a bitter quarter-final exit in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League against Arsenal, the Spanish giants have turned the page—and with it, ushered in a new chapter under the guidance of incoming manager Xabi Alonso. Their sights are now firmly set on the 2025-26 campaign, and pre-season preparations are already in full swing.

From Ancelotti to Alonso: A Changing of the Guard

Carlo Ancelotti’s era in Madrid came to an emotional close at the end of last season. The veteran Italian tactician signed off with silverware in the form of the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup, but ultimately fell short in the Champions League. His departure to lead Brazil’s national team has opened the door for former Real Madrid player and rising managerial star, Xabi Alonso, to step in.

Alonso, who built his reputation with impressive stints at Real Sociedad B and Bayer Leverkusen, inherits a squad that is a fascinating mix of global superstars, rising talent, and hungry academy products.

Real Madrid 2025 Pre-Season Tour Fixtures & Results

Real Madrid’s summer has been anything but quiet. Though technically part of the Club World Cup and not traditional pre-season friendlies, their fixtures from mid-June served as both competitive action and valuable preparation.

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Real Madrid Club World Cup Fixtures:

After topping Group H and dispatching Salzburg, Madrid marched through the quarters, narrowly edging past Dortmund. However, they were handed a humbling 4-0 loss by PSG in the semi-finals, a wake-up call heading into the domestic season.

Real Madrid 2025 Pre-Season Tickets & Viewing

Tickets

Leon v Monterrey – Torneo Clausura 2025 Liga MX

Tickets for Real Madrid’s summer matches were available through major vendors such as StubHub and the official club website. Despite being overseas fixtures, fans turned out in large numbers—testament to Madrid’s global draw.

How to Watch

All of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup games were streamed live on DAZN globally. Broadcast arrangements for future pre-season matches, if announced, will be listed on the club’s website or their social media channels.

When Does Real Madrid’s 2025-26 Season Start?

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While Madrid hoped to delay their La Liga opener against Osasuna (scheduled for August 19) due to Club World Cup involvement, La Liga reportedly denied the request. This means Los Blancos will return to domestic action without much rest, making squad depth all the more critical.

Key dates:

• La Liga opener: August 19 vs Osasuna
• Champions League draw: August 28
• Copa del Rey (Round of 32 entry): Late December
• First El Clásico vs Barcelona: October (exact date TBC)
• Spanish Super Cup participation: January 2026

Real Madrid’s 2025-26 First-Team Squad (Projected)

Goalkeepers:

• Thibaut Courtois
• Andriy Lunin
• Fran Gonzalez
• Sergio Mestre

Defenders:

• Dani Carvajal
• Antonio Rudiger
• Eder Militao
• David Alaba
• Ferland Mendy
• Lucas Vazquez
• Dean Huijsen (signed from Bournemouth)
• Trent Alexander-Arnold (signed from Liverpool)

Midfielders:

• Jude Bellingham
• Federico Valverde
• Aurelien Tchouameni
• Eduardo Camavinga
• Arda Guler
• Dani Ceballos
• Miguel Gutierrez
• Nico Paz

Forwards:

• Kylian Mbappe
• Vinicius Jr.
• Rodrygo
• Brahim Diaz
• Endrick
• Gonzalo Garcia
• Víctor Munoz

The blend of experience and youth remains strong. With long-time stars like Luka Modric and Jesus Vallejo leaving at the end of last season, fresh names have filled the void. Miguel Gutierrez, returning from Girona, is tipped for a bigger role, while new signing Franco Mastantuono is expected to join from River Plate on August 14.

Summer Signings Recap

Madrid’s summer business has focused on youth and positional upgrades:

• Dean Huijsen – Defender from Bournemouth (5-year deal)
• Trent Alexander-Arnold – Right-back from Liverpool (6-year deal)
• Franco Mastantuono – Set to arrive from River Plate in August

One major target who slipped away was Martin Zubimendi, who chose Arsenal over Madrid in a high-profile transfer saga.

Final Thoughts: Room for Optimism?

Real Madrid’s pre-season hasn’t been perfect, but there’s plenty for fans to be excited about. The 4-0 defeat to PSG was a reminder that even giants need refining, but with Alonso at the helm and a squad teeming with talent—both new and familiar—Los Blancos appear well-equipped for the challenges of the upcoming campaign.

If this summer was anything to go by, the 2025-26 season will be anything but dull at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Stay tuned for official fixture announcements and further transfer developments in the weeks to come.