Austria witnessed an exciting friendly match today that ended in a 2-2 draw between Real Madrid and Fiorentina, as part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026/2027 football season.
The match took place without the Moroccan star Ibrahim Diaz, yet both sides showed good technical glimpses, especially with coach José Mourinho aiming to make the most of these rehearsals before the official competitions begin.
Real Madrid did not delay in opening the scoring, as young forward Indrik scored an early goal in the 12th minute, benefiting from a well-executed cross from Álvaro Carreras.
The promising Alexis Sierra added the second goal for Real Madrid in the 24th minute, following a remarkable effort that started with a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold and reached Eduardo Camavinga.
However, Fiorentina, led by coach Fabio Grosso, managed to reduce the deficit before the end of the first half with a powerful shot from Roberto Piccoli in the 41st minute, igniting the atmosphere of the match.
In the second half, Fiorentina continued their pressure and succeeded in equalizing with a precise header from Moise Kean in the 58th minute, following a cross from Nicolo Fagioli, which found the back of the net past Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
This match was an opportunity for Mourinho, who began his second tenure with Real Madrid with a friendly win over Leganés last Tuesday, to give a chance to a large number of young and substitute players, alongside experienced elements like Camavinga, Arnold, and Federico Valverde, who wore the captain’s armband.
Real Madrid is preparing for a series of upcoming friendly matches against Hungary’s Ferencváros, Deportivo La Coruña, and Germany’s Schalke on August 8, 16, and 16 respectively, before starting their La Liga campaign away against Espanyol on August 22.
This draw is a step in the preparation process, as Mourinho seeks to fully prepare his team for the new season, focusing on integrating young talents with veterans to achieve the best results.
