Deportivo A Coruna Takes On Real Madrid: Key Matchup Breakdown, Bold Predictions, and Expected Lineups

Real Madrid are making their first appearance in the Teresa Herrera Trophy since 2013, heading to Galicia to take on hosts Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña this Wednesday night.

The traditional preseason tournament has been held since 1946, honoring the 18th-century Spanish philanthropist Teresa Margarita Herrera y Pedrosa, who was a native of A Coruña.

Deportivo have participated in the competition every year since 1990, while Madrid have taken part on 18 occasions, claiming the trophy nine times.

This is their second-to-last preseason fixture before the La Liga campaign kicks off. Madrid remain undefeated in preseason preparations, having narrowly beaten Hungarian powerhouse Ferencváros over the weekend.

They now face a Deportivo side marking its return to the top division after an eight-year spell away. The 1999–00 La Liga champions had even dropped to the third tier but are back among the elite following a second-place finish in the Segunda last season.

Deportivo A Coruna vs. Real Madrid Score Prediction

Madrid Secure Preseason Trophy

Deportivo's head-to-head record against Real Madrid is dismal. This is their first encounter since 2018, when they suffered a 7–1 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu, and they have failed to win any of their previous 15 meetings with Los Blancos, losing 14 of them.

The former La Liga champions are on the rise again after plummeting to the depths of the third division during their difficult decline. Manager Antonio Hidalgo has been instrumental in their revival, and Deportivo are determined to establish themselves in the top flight this season.

Going up against Mourinho's Madrid will serve as a valuable test ahead of the new season, even with the visitors missing a significant number of key first-team players. The returning manager will be pleased with his squad's performances this summer, though nothing so far suggests Madrid are planning any dramatic tactical overhaul.

That said, Mourinho will be eager to add the Teresa Herrera Trophy to his collection of honors for the very first time.

Prediction: Deportivo A Coruña 1–3 Real Madrid

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Deportivo A Coruna

Real Madrid welcomed back the final group of players returning from their post-World Cup breaks at the beginning of the week, though none have been included in Wednesday's matchday squad.

Fans will therefore have to wait a bit longer to see the likes of Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, and Yan Diomande in Madrid colors for the first time. Bernardo Silva made his unofficial debut for the club against Ferencváros on Saturday.

Vinicius Junior also featured in the weekend victory and could be handed a starting role on Wednesday. The Brazilian signed a contract extension with Los Blancos amid considerable transfer interest from Arsenal.

Arda Güler has been a standout performer for Mourinho during preseason, and Carlos Espí marked his debut with a goal in the last outing.

Raúl Asencio, Thibaut Courtois, Éder Militão, and Rodrygo are all ruled out through injury.

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Deportivo A Coruña (4-2-3-1): Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rivas, Martínez, Álvaro Carreras; Valverde, Camavinga; Endrick, Arda Güler, Vini Jr.; Espí.

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