Will Kylian Mbappe Play in Deportivo vs Real Madrid Teresa Herrera Trophy 2026 Match?
Kylian Mbappe will not feature in Real Madrid's pre-season friendly against newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña tonight, August 12, 2026. The 81st Teresa Herrera Trophy match kicks off at 9:00 PM CEST at Estadio Abanca-Riazor. Real Madrid, unbeaten after drawing 2-2 with Fiorentina and winning 1-2 against Ferencvaros, face a buoyant Deportivo.
Real Madrid are set to take on Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña in a highly anticipated pre-season club friendly tonight, Wednesday, August 13, 2026. The match, part of the 81st edition of the historic Teresa Herrera Trophy, will kick off at 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) at Deportivo's Estadio Abanca-Riazor. Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in Inter Miami vs Leon Leagues Cup 2026 Match?.
However, Real Madrid fans eager to see their new talisman Kylian Mbappe in action will have to wait. The French forward, who only returned to training on Monday, August 10, following his post-FIFA World Cup break, has been explicitly excluded from the squad for this fixture. Manager José Mourinho reportedly deemed the match 'a tad too soon' for Mbappe and other World Cup participants like Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Mbappe is now expected to make his pre-season debut against Schalke 04 on August 16.
Real Madrid Squad For Teresa Herrera Trophy
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Match Details
The Teresa Herrera Trophy is a traditional fixture, with Real Madrid participating for the first time since 2013, having lifted the trophy nine times previously. This serves as a crucial warm-up for both teams ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season, which begins for Real Madrid on August 22 against Espanyol.
Team Form and Head-to-Head
Real Madrid enter the match on an unbeaten pre-season run, having drawn 2-2 with Fiorentina and secured victories against Leganes (4-1) and Ferencvaros (1-2). José Mourinho's side looks to build momentum ahead of a challenging campaign where they aim to reclaim domestic and European honours.
Deportivo La Coruña, celebrating their return to Spain's top flight after an eight-year absence by finishing second in the Segunda Division last season, are also in good pre-season form. They remain undefeated in their six friendly matches, recording three wins against Compostela, Lugo, and Genoa (1-0), alongside three draws against Oviedo, St. Pauli, and Fiorentina. Real Madrid Become First Sports Team in History to Surpass Euro 1.2 Billion Annual Revenue.
Historically, Real Madrid have dominated this fixture. In 28 games since 2003, Real Madrid have won 18, drawn 2, and Deportivo La Coruña have won 8. Deportivo has not secured a win against Los Blancos in their last 15 encounters, suffering 14 defeats. Their last meeting in 2018 saw Deportivo lose 7-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid also comprehensively beat Deportivo 4-0 in a pre-season clash in 2013.
Despite the historical dominance, Deportivo's recent promotion and solid pre-season form suggest they will provide a competitive challenge at their home ground. Mourinho is expected to utilize a strong squad, giving valuable minutes to key players as the competitive season looms. This pre-season encounter promises to be a compelling fixture as both clubs fine-tune their strategies and build momentum for the highly anticipated 2026-27 La Liga campaign.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 12, 2026 12:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
