Real Madrid Lose Pre-Season Streak in Thrilling Draw

José Mourinho's Real Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Fiorentina in a dramatic pre-season clash at Sportpark Klagenfurt. The hosts took a two-goal lead through Endrick and Alexis Ciria before being pegged back by late goals from Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean.

Match Highlights

Real Madrid started strongly with Endrick scoring in the 12th minute after a cut-back from Alvaro Carreras. Alexis Ciria doubled the lead just before the half-hour mark with a first-time finish following a through ball from Eduardo Camavinga.

Fiorentina's resurgence began in the 45th minute when former Madrid academy player Alex Jimenez delivered a precise pass for Roberto Piccoli to score at the near post. The visitors completed the comeback in the 46th minute through Moise Kean's headed goal from Nicolo Fagioli's cross, just 85 seconds after his introduction off the bench.

Key Performances

20-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick made a strong case for regular minutes under Mourinho, recording six touches in the box and winning 11 duels. Denzel Dumfries made his Madrid debut playing in a right-wing role rather than his usual wing-back position, operating alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield.

Statistically, Fiorentina outperformed Madrid with 0.95 expected goals compared to Madrid's 0.75. Alexander-Arnold led the hosts in shots (three) but all came from outside the box.

Looking Ahead

With Endrick's impressive performance and Dumfries' adaptability, Mourinho will have several decisions to make ahead of the new season. The draw ends Madrid's winning run in pre-season but provides valuable match fitness for key players ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.