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Real Madrid faces Fiorentina after 69 years
31 Jul
Summary
- Real Madrid and Fiorentina meet again after 69 years.
- The match is a pre-season friendly in Austria.
- Arda Güler and Moise Kean are key players to watch.
Real Madrid will play a pre-season friendly against Fiorentina on August 1, 2026, in Klagenfurt, Austria. This encounter is significant as it is the first meeting between the two clubs since the 1957 European Cup final, which Real Madrid won 2-0.
The match is part of Real Madrid's preparations for the 2026-27 season. While several first-team regulars are unavailable due to their involvement in the FIFA World Cup 2026 or undisclosed reasons, the squad includes prominent players like Arda Güler and Endrick.
Fiorentina, managed by Fabio Grosso, has already participated in multiple pre-season fixtures. Their attack will be spearheaded by Moise Kean, who scored eight goals in Serie A during the 2025-26 season.
The game, to be held at the Wörthersee Stadion, is expected to be a competitive one, though Real Madrid is predicted to edge the victory. Fans in India can watch the match live on FanCode, and it will also be streamed internationally by DAZN.
