WSG Tirol – Real Madrid: Preseason Clash and How to Watch

Match Overview: WSG Tirol vs Real Madrid (August 12, 2025)

Real Madrid kicked off their 2025–26 preseason with a dominant 4-0 victory over WSG Tirol in Innsbruck’s Tivoli Stadion Tirol. The win highlighted the gap between the Spanish giants and their Austrian counterpart.

The goals came from:

• Éder Militão (10′) – header from Brahim Díaz’s cross

• Kylian Mbappé (13′ and 59′) – two impressive finishes, the second assisted by Aurélien TchouaméniESPN.comReal Madrid

• Rodrygo (82′) – slotted home after Mbappé’s setup

Standout Performers

• Kylian Mbappé was undoubtedly Man of the Match, scoring twice and assisting once. His performance earned a stellar 9.5/10 rating.

• Arda Güler impressed with his creativity—dangling shots off the bar, threading key passes, and assisting Mbappé.

• Éder Militão showed his return to form post-injury with a strong defensive display and a goal.

• Dean Huijsen and Tchouaméni also stood out, offering solidity in defense and midfield, respectively.

• New signing Álvaro Carreras made his debut and expressed pride in wearing the jersey, even if he didn’t contribute offensively.

Tactical and Team Notes

Coach Xabi Alonso used the friendly as a dress rehearsal for Real Madrid’s expected La Liga lineup, integrating fresh signings like Carreras and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Tomás Roncero criticized the preseason schedule, branding it “the strangest in history” and lamenting the absence of the iconic Trofeo Bernabéu.

WSG Tirol: Background at a Glance

• Full Name: Wattener Sportgemeinschaft Tirol, founded in 1930

• Home Ground: Tivoli Stadion Tirol, Innsbruck (capacity ~16,000)

• 2024–25 Bundesliga Finish: 9th place in Austrian Bundesliga.

Where to Watch: Real Madrid TV & Streaming

• Real Madrid TV streamed the match live for free via the club’s website and Real Madrid Play app. In the US and Canada, it’s available on free, ad-supported platforms like Tubi.

• RTVE also broadcasted the match in Spain.

• Some platforms like DAZN promoted the fixture, though official confirmations vary.

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