Real Madrid have defeated Tirol without any trouble, with goals from Militao, a brace from Mbappé, and Rodrygo, in its only preseason match.
In Austria, it became clear that ball circulation goes through Ceballos and Huijsen, with Güller ready to bring creativity and the final pass. Without Bellingham, Valverde, or Camavinga, Xabi Alonso fielded a makeshift midfield with Ceballos, Güller, and Tchouaméni.
The match serves as a preparation test, but without competitive aspirations, since Tirol is the tenth team in the Austrian league. The 0-4 final score could've been much wider due to the clear chances Real Madrid managed to create.
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Rodrygo came on at the end, with the match already decided. It was also clear that Asencio is Huijsen's backup.
Rodrygo closed Real Madrid's scoring with a stunning goal worthy of his quality. His facial expression drew attention. He didn't celebrate it.
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Mbappé had already told Xabi Alonso
At the end of the match, Mbappé, one of the standout players, approached Xabi Alonso to remind him of something he had told him before the match.
"I warned you, I knew I was going to score a brace," he told his coach. Mbappé scored two beautiful goals and keeps up the efficiency from last season.
With 44 goals (44), he won the top scorer award and the Golden Boot, although he didn't achieve his goal: 50 goals (50). He's saving that for this season, now fully adapted to his new team.
The French star was eager to shine this season. He has done so in the first and only preparation match for Real Madrid in its short preseason of just about two weeks (2 weeks).