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Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid friendly

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The gist

Real Madrid face Schalke 04 in a friendly at Veltins-Arena on Aug 16, 2026. This is their final pre-season tune-up before LaLiga starts.

Background

Real Madrid will conclude their pre-season with a friendly against Bundesliga side Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen. The two clubs have a history in the Champions League, notably in 2014 and 2015, with Real Madrid winning both ties. This match serves as a final preparation for the upcoming LaLiga season.

How it unfolded

  1. 2014Real Madrid thrashed Schalke 6-1 in the Champions League round of 16, with the BBC trio scoring two each.
  2. 2015Real Madrid won 2-0 in Gelsenkirchen, debuting their pink away kit, with goals from Marcelo and Ronaldo.
  3. Aug 16, 2026Schalke 04 host Real Madrid in a friendly at the Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen.

Who’s saying what

Analysts
Prediction favors Real Madrid to win with a -1.5 handicap, and they are expected to score over 2.5 goals.

Sources

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