Real Madrid defeats Leganés 4-1 in a pre-season match.

Real Madrid continues to impress during its pre-season, securing a solid 4-1 victory over Leganés in a behind-closed-doors match. The team managed by José Mourinho demonstrated superiority, with the quality of its players shining through in every minute of play.

Federico Valverde was responsible for opening the scoring in the 21st minute, calmly placing the ball beyond goalkeeper Raul Fernandez after a quick exchange of passes with Arda Guler. Shortly thereafter, Gonzalo Garcia doubled the lead, receiving an excellent long pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold and lifting the ball over the opposing goalkeeper. However, the Leganés team did not let their heads drop and managed to respond before halftime with a goal from Naim Garcia, who, after dribbling past Alexander-Arnold, placed a shot into the back of the net, leaving Andriy Lunin with no chance.

The second half confirmed the superiority of Real Madrid, who scored two goals in quick succession before the hour mark. Alexander-Arnold was once again in the spotlight, with a shot that was saved, allowing Franco Mastantuono to take advantage of the rebound and score. Just two minutes later, Ruben Pulido, in an attempt to clear a dangerous cross, ended up scoring an own goal, sealing the fate of the match. Mourinho took advantage of the lead to give minutes to several academy players, making mass substitutions in the 70th minute and ensuring that the result held until the end.

Alexander-Arnold stood out once again for his offensive quality, with a precise pass that led to Gonzalo Garcia's goal and a shot that resulted in Mastantuono's goal. However, the coach will need to address the defensive issue, as the full-back was easily surpassed by Naim Garcia at the moment of Leganés' only goal. With the arrival of new signing Denzel Dumfries, competition for the right-back position will increase, meaning Alexander-Arnold will need to maintain a high level both defensively and offensively to secure his place in Mourinho's plans for the new season.