Real Madrid Begin Mourinho Era with Preseason Victory over Alcorcón

Real Madrid kicked off their preparations for the 2026/27 season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Alcorcón in José Mourinho's first preseason match since returning as head coach.

The friendly was played at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium, with Mourinho fielding a mix of first-team and academy players as he assessed his squad ahead of the new campaign.

Real Madrid had an early opportunity to take the lead, but Arda Güler missed from the penalty spot after Alcorcón's goalkeeper produced a save.

The breakthrough eventually came in the 81st minute, when Yáñez converted a penalty to hand Los Blancos their first win of the preseason.

Mourinho used the match to evaluate several players and continue building fitness as the team begins preparations for the new season.

Real Madrid will continue their preseason schedule with a friendly against Leganés on July 28, followed by clashes with Fiorentina on August 1, Ferencváros on August 8, and Deportivo La Coruña on August 12 before the start of the 2026/27 campaign.