Diomande Misses Out as Real Madrid Name Squad for Ferencváros Friendly
Real Madrid have announced their squad for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Ferencváros in Budapest, with recent signing Ousmane Diomande omitted alongside Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konaté. The squad includes World Cup players such as Vinicius Jr, Brahim Díaz, Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler, Endrick, and Federico Valverde.
Squad Selection and Implications
The omission of Diomande and other recent signings may indicate that manager José Mourinho is focusing on integrating returning stars for the friendly. The decision leaves central defensive duties to Antonio Rüdiger and Dean Huijsen for the fixture at the Ferencváros Stadion.
Jose Mourinho
coachThe match against Ferencváros is part of Real Madrid‘s pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 season. The team is currently in the summer pre-season window, with the friendly against Ferencváros serving as an opportunity for the squad to gain match fitness and test their tactics.
Real Madrid’s current squad for the friendly includes goalkeepers Andriy Lunin, Sergio Mestre, and Javi Navarro, defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold, Álvaro Carreras, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dean Huijsen, midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, and Bernardo Silva, and forwards Vinicius Jr, Brahim Díaz, Endrick, and Carlos Espín.
Real Madrid
clubAccording to the Real Madrid Official Squad Announcement, the squad was named on August 7 for the match against Ferencváros, which will take place at the Ferencváros Stadion in Budapest at 7:00 p.m. local time.