Deportivo vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Lineups for Pre-Season Friendly
Deportivo and Real Madrid have announced their confirmed starting teams for the upcoming pre-season friendly at the Estadio Abanca-Riazor.
Real Madrid is coming off a 2-1 victory against Ferencvaros on Saturday, with goals from Mario Rivas and Carlos Espi. On the same day, Deportivo secured a win against Genoa after a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina, with Kevin Sanchez scoring their sole goal.
The La Liga season for Madrid begins on August 22nd against Espanyol, while Deportivo will host Elche on August 17th.
Deportivo's Confirmed Team vs Real Madrid
Deportivo Starting XI: Leo Roman, Ximo Navarro, Lucas Noubi, Bright Ede, Angelino, Noe, Lorenzo Amatucci, Mario Soriano, Luismi Cruz, Nsongo Bil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Deportivo Substitutes: German, Alvaro Ferllo, Arnau Comas, Dani Barcia, Diego Villares, Zakaria, Mella, Quagliata, Riki, Loureiro, Kevin SR, Gijselhart
Real Madrid's Full Lineup vs Deportivo
Real Madrid has made four changes to their lineup from the match against Ferencvaros. Antonio Rudiger and Dean Huijsen are brought into the defense, while Bernardo Silva and Vinicius Junior will feature in the attack.
Real Madrid Starting XI: Andriy Lunin, Denzel Dumfries, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga, Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler, Vinicius Junior, Endrick
Real Madrid Substitutes: Sergio Mestre, Federico Valverde, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Carlos Espi, Jorge Cestero, Joan Martínez, Diego, Mario Rivas, Lamini Fati, Daniel Yanez, Alexis Ciria
Where to Watch Deportivo vs Madrid
The match kicks off on Wednesday at 20:00 BST (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT). Live coverage in the UK is available on DAZN, with live streaming also accessible through the DAZN app.
Deportivo vs Real Madrid Historical Statistics
- This fixture will be the first competitive meeting between Deportivo and Real Madrid since the 2017/18 season, following Deportivo's promotion.
- Deportivo's last encounter with Madrid in January 2018 resulted in a 7-1 defeat, matching their largest losing margin against this opponent.
- Deportivo has lost their last 10 competitive matches against Real Madrid, with their last positive result being a 0-0 draw at home in February 2011.
- Since winning twice against Real Madrid in 2008, Deportivo has been winless in their last 15 La Liga meetings (14 losses).
- Deportivo conceded the fewest away goals (19) and had the best away goal difference (+13) in La Liga last season, matching Barcelona's 37 points on the road.
- Real Madrid has scored 16 goals in their last three La Liga games against Deportivo, conceding only three.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in this fixture with 13 goals.
- In their 103 competitive matches, Real Madrid has won 58 against Deportivo, with 24 losses and 21 draws.
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