Schalke vs Real Madrid Live Score, Lineups & Updates — Pre-Season Friendly
Minute-by-minute coverage of Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid from the Veltins-Arena, brought to you by CS Sports.
Match Preview: Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid
Newly promoted Schalke 04 host fifteen-time European champions Real Madrid at the Veltins-Arena in what is one of the standout pre-season friendlies of the summer, with the fixture also marking 25 years since the stadium's opening. For Schalke, it is the final test before their DFB-Pokal first-round tie away at Hallescher FC, while for Real Madrid it closes out José Mourinho's preparation before the new La Liga campaign.
Schalke return to the Bundesliga after securing an early, unassailable promotion from the 2. Bundesliga, built on a defensively organised side under coach Miron Muslić. Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has led the line, while summer signing Junior Adamu has hit the ground running with goals in recent friendlies. Schalke's preseason has been productive on the scoresheet, with big wins over Hessen Kassel, Erzgebirge Aue, Fagiano Okayama and Metalist Kharkiv, though a heavy defeat to Atalanta showed the gap that still exists against elite opposition.
Real Madrid arrive close to full strength, having beaten Alcorcón, Leganés, Ferencváros and Deportivo de A Coruña this preseason, with Fiorentina their only conquerors. Several first-team stars, including Jude Bellingham, have only recently rejoined full training after their post-World Cup break, so Mourinho is expected to manage minutes carefully across his squad.
Starting XI & Substitutes
Predicted / squad-based lineups below — confirmed XIs will be updated here as soon as they're announced at the stadium.
Schalke 04 (Likely XI)
- GK Starting goalkeeper
- DF Back-line defenders (4)
- MF Midfield trio
- FW Junior Adamu
- FW Edin Dzeko
Coach: Miron Muslić
Real Madrid (Squad List)
- GK Courtois, Lunin, Illia
- DF Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, Mario Rivas
- MF Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo, Cestero, Alexis Ciria
- FW Vinícius Jr., Mbappé, C. Espí, Brahim, Diomande
Coach: José Mourinho
Head-to-Head Statistics
| Champions League R16 2013-14 | Real Madrid won 9-2 (agg.) | Real Madrid advanced |
| Champions League R16 2014-15 | Real Madrid won 5-4 (agg.) | Real Madrid advanced |
| Most recent friendly meeting | Schalke won 4-3 | Schalke |
| Real Madrid preseason 2026 | 4 wins, 1 loss | W-W-W-W-L |
| Schalke preseason 2026 | 4 wins, 2 losses | W-W-W-W-L-L |
Match Timeline & Live Commentary
CS Sports Prediction
Given the quality gap between the two squads, Real Madrid go in as clear favourites, with several analysts backing a comfortable win and goals at both ends given Schalke's attacking-but-leaky preseason form. Remember, it's a friendly — expect rotation, experimentation and reduced intensity from Mourinho's side rather than a full-strength performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Schalke vs Real Madrid kick off?
Kick-off is at 5:00 PM CEST on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
Where can I watch Schalke vs Real Madrid live?
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Is this a competitive match or a friendly?
It's a pre-season friendly — Real Madrid's final warm-up before La Liga begins, and Schalke's last test before their DFB-Pokal opener.
Who are the key players to watch?
Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham for Real Madrid; Edin Dzeko and Junior Adamu for Schalke.
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