Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid Tips & Predictions – Honours Even at Riazor
Deportivo La Coruna have maintained an unbeaten record in pre-season matches, demonstrating strong form even against quality opponents. As they face Los Blancos, who are expected to rotate their squad heavily, the game at Riazor is projected to be evenly matched. The key recommendation is to anticipate a stalemate, given Deportivo's form and the likelihood of squad changes from Los Blancos.
- Deportivo La Coruna are unbeaten in pre-season
- Real Madrid are expected to rotate heavily at Riazor
- Check our full preview for Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid below
Jose Mourinho is expected to rotate heavily once again, and this match will be all about building fitness ahead of La Liga's opening round in 10 days. Deportivo La Coruna are unbeaten in pre-season, so I will back a draw here.
- Key Stats
- This Will be Their 104th H2H Match
- La Coruna Among Elite Once Again
- Real’s Pre-Season is Solid so Far
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Deportivo La Coruna have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches (pre-season).
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 matches (including pre-season).
This Will be Their 104th H2H Match
Real Madrid have a 58-24 advantage against Deportivo La Coruna, while 21 matches ended without a winner.
La Coruna Among Elite Once Again
After an eight-year absence, Deportivo La Coruna are back to Spanish La Liga, finishing second with 77 points after 42 rounds, behind Racing Santander.
Antonio Hidalgo’s side started preparations in mid-July and played series of friendly matches, beating Compostela 4-0 and Lugo 1-0, drawing against Oviedo 0-0 last month.
Their first two friendlies in August were stalemates against St Pauli 2-2 and Fiorentina 1-1, while wrapping up the pre-season with a 1-0 win against Genoa with Kevin Sanchez scoring late.
Real’s Pre-Season is Solid so Far
After another trophyless season, Real Madrid parted ways with Alvaro Arbeloa and appointed legendary head manager Jose Mourinho earlier this summer.
Jose’s debut was in late July, Los Blancos beating Leganes 4-1 in a friendly match, while they wasted a 2-0 lead against Fiorentina earlier this month, the game ending 2-2 (Endrick and Alexis Ciria on target).
Last weekend, Real Madrid locked horns against Ferencvaros in Budapest in another friendly and claimed a 2-1 victory. Mario Rivas broke the deadlock just before break, while Carlos Espi doubled the lead in the 49th minute.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Deportivo La Coruna (4-3-3) Leo Roman; Adria Altimira, Arnau Comas, Alex Ede, Jose Angelino; Diego Villares, Alex Carrillo, Riki Rodriguez; Mario Soriano, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kevin Sanchez
David Mella is injured and won't be back until mid-September for the home side. Summer acquisition Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected to lead the attack.
David Mella is injured and won't be back until mid-September for the home side. Summer acquisition Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected to lead the attack.
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1) Andriy Lunin; Denzel Dumfries, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras; Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga; Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler, Vinicius Junior; Endrick
Real Madrid will miss injured defenders Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy alongside Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo. Star players like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe are likely to be rested.
Real Madrid will miss injured defenders Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy alongside Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo. Star players like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe are likely to be rested.
Verdict
Deportivo La Coruna faced some good clubs in pre-season so far and didn’t lose a single match. Los Blancos are expected to rotate heavily, so I will back a stalemate at Riazor.
Draw
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