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Innsbruck isn’t usually the centre of the football universe. But tonight, under the floodlights of Tivoli Stadion Tirol, it will host a clash that’s as much about fine-tuning as it is about pride.

Real Madrid, carrying the weight of last season’s disappointments, take on WSG Tirol, the Austrian Bundesliga leaders, in what will be their final pre-season friendly before the La Liga 2025-26 campaign kicks off.

A New Face in the Dugout — And New Expectations

For the first time in over a decade, the Real Madrid technical area won’t have Carlo Ancelotti standing in it. The Italian stepped down after a season that, for all its big names and big moments, ended without a single trophy.

In his place is Xabi Alonso — a man who knows what it means to wear the white shirt and win with it. But sentiment alone won’t be enough. Madrid were humbled in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals earlier this year, thrashed 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain. The message was clear: the old aura needs rebuilding.

And that starts tonight.

WSG Tirol’s Moment in the Spotlight

For WSG Tirol, this isn’t just a friendly. It’s a rare stage to test themselves against football royalty. They’re top of the Austrian Bundesliga right now, with three wins in their last five matches and only one defeat.

At home, under their own mountain air, they’ll fancy causing a few problems for Madrid — especially with the season barely a week away.

Match Details

• Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025

• Kick-off: 10:30 PM IST

• Venue: Tivoli Stadion Tirol, Innsbruck, Austria

• Competition: Pre-season friendly

Where to Watch

Indian fans won’t find this one on TV. The only way to watch it live is through the official Real Madrid app and website. It’s the club’s last outing before they face Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu on August 20 in their La Liga opener.

Why It Matters

Yes, it’s “just” pre-season. But in football, momentum is everything.

• For Madrid, it’s a final check of Alonso’s tactics before the real battles begin.

• For WSG Tirol, it’s a chance to prove that an Austrian club can push the biggest names in Europe.

Fans will be watching not just for the scoreline, but for hints — how will Kylian Mbappé fit into the system? Will the defence look tighter? Is the midfield engine room finally balanced?

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