Official: Real Madrid Announce Pre-Season Friendly Against WSG Tirol in Austria
Real Madrid have confirmed that they will play a one-off pre-season friendly against Austrian side WSG Tirol ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The match will be held on Tuesday, August 12 at the Tivoli Stadion in Innsbruck, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM local time.
Shortened Pre-Season for Real Madrid
Due to their deep run in the FIFA Club World Cup, Los Blancos will not embark on a full pre-season tour this summer—marking a rare break from recent tradition. Instead, the clash with WSG Tirol will serve as the team’s only pre-season fixture before competitive action resumes.
A statement from the club confirmed:
“Real Madrid will play a friendly against WSG Tirol on Tuesday, August 12, at the 17,000-seat Tivoli Stadion in Innsbruck, Austria. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.”
Players Return to Training on August 4
The first-team squad will officially return to Valdebebas on Monday, August 4, following a brief post-Club World Cup break. Xabi Alonso will lead his players through a condensed training camp designed to prepare them for a demanding season start.
La Liga Opener vs Osasuna
Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Osasuna remains set for August 19, after the Spanish Football Federation rejected the club’s request to delay the fixture.
As a result, the WSG Tirol match is expected to play a key role in helping players find match sharpness ahead of competitive play.