Real Madrid will officially begin preparations for the upcoming season this Monday, July 13, with players and technical staff returning to the club’s training complex at Valdebebas for the start of pre-season activities.
The Spanish giants will use their training base in Madrid as the centre of their summer preparations as they look to build fitness, improve team chemistry and adapt to tactical plans ahead of a demanding campaign.
The club has a 40-day preparation period before playing their first league match of the season. Real Madrid’s opening La Liga fixture will come on the second matchday, when they face Espanyol on August 23.
The extended pre-season window will provide new head coach José Mourinho and his technical team with valuable time to assess the squad, integrate new signings and prepare the players for the challenges ahead in domestic and European competitions.
During the build-up, Real Madrid are expected to focus on physical conditioning, tactical sessions and friendly matches designed to help players regain match sharpness after the summer break.
The team will be aiming to challenge for the La Liga title while also pursuing further success in the UEFA Champions League and other competitions.
The clash against Espanyol will mark the beginning of their domestic campaign and offer an early test of the team’s readiness after the summer preparations.
With 40 days to work before their first league appearance, the focus at Valdebebas will be on creating a strong foundation, ensuring players reach peak fitness and building a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts.
