Real Madrid and Schalke Confirm Starting Lineups for Friendly Match

Real Madrid and Schalke have revealed their starting lineups for a friendly match taking place at Veltin-Arena in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.

This match commemorates the 25th anniversary of the stadium's opening, where Jose Mourinho secured his first Champions League title with Porto in 2004. Real Madrid, the 15-time European champions, have had a successful pre-season, winning against Leganes, Ferencvaros, and Deportivo La Coruna, while drawing with Fiorentina. They will begin their La Liga campaign against Espanyol on August 22.

Schalke, who won the German second division last season, will start their season in the German Cup against Hallescher on August 24, followed by their league opener against Augsburg. The starting XI for Schalke includes Loris Karius and Junior Adamu, while Real Madrid features Thibaut Courtois and Kylian Mbappe. The match is set to kick off at 16:00 BST, with live coverage available on DAZN.