Six Absentees from Real Madrid Training Ahead of Schalke Clash

Real Madrid has begun preparations for their upcoming friendly match against German side Schalke on Sunday, which will be their final warm-up ahead of the new season. This follows their victory in the Teresa Herrera Cup, where they defeated Deportivo La Coruña 1-0.

According to the club's official website, players who participated for a significant number of minutes during the match against Deportivo La Coruña have undergone special recovery training to help them recuperate and prepare for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the rest of the group participated in ball work physical training, alongside drills focused on pressing, possession, and finishing attacks, before concluding the session with a series of small-sided matches.

Aurelien Tchouaméni participated in training on the pitch without the ball, while Marco Asensio, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão, Rodrygo, and Thiago Pitarque continue their individual rehabilitation programs to recover from injuries.

Real Madrid's coaching staff aims to maximize the benefits from the upcoming match against Schalke, viewing it as the team's final friendly test before the start of the new season.