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- Competition: Friendlies
- Date: 12th August 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Estadio ABANCA-Riazor
This Wednesday, a classic Spanish rivalry is reignited in Galicia, turning up the heat on pre-season friendlies with Deportivo de A Coruña and Real Madrid squaring off. Sure, it’s not a league match, but historic pride is on the line, and you can bet neither side wants to lose, especially with fans watching around the world. Deportivo wants to make a statement against the capital giants, while both coaches take the chance to experiment with new signings and young players. Let’s dive into the tactical battles to watch, likely lineups, and some smart betting tips before this classic Spanish clash kicks off.
Deportivo La Coruña vs Real Madrid Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Real Madrid
7 : 1
Deportivo La Coruña
La Liga
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Deportivo La Coruña
0 : 3
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Deportivo La Coruña
2 : 6
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
3 : 2
Deportivo La Coruña
La Liga
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Deportivo La Coruña
0 : 2
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
5 : 0
Deportivo La Coruña
La Liga
Real Madrid completely dominates the head-to-head history. They remain unbeaten in their last 18 consecutive matches against Deportivo, securing 16 dominant wins. Across recent high-scoring encounters, Madrid also smashed 25 goals in just four games.
Deportivo de A Coruna team overview
Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought 1–0 friendly victory against Genoa. The Brancoazuis have enjoyed a strong pre-season, remaining undefeated in their last five preparation matches.
Antonio Hidalgo’s men look highly formidable at the Estadio ABANCA-Riazor. They carry massive momentum into this clash, having lost just 1 of their last 7 home games while racking up 5 victories during their dominant promotion charge.
Main man Yeremay Hernández is the player to watch, fresh off a prolific season where he racked up an impressive 19 total goal contributions.
However, the squad faces a notable setback ahead of this elite test, with the talismanic winger expected to be a key absentee due to ongoing physical discomfort.
Last matches of Deportivo La Coruña
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Genoa
0 : 1
Deportivo La Coruña
Club Friendlies 3
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Fiorentina
1 : 1
Deportivo La Coruña
Club Friendlies 3
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St Pauli
2 : 2
Deportivo La Coruña
Club Friendlies 3
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Deportivo La Coruña
1 : 0
Lugo
Club Friendlies 3
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Real Oviedo
0 : 0
Deportivo La Coruña
Club Friendlies 3
Deportivo La Coruña lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Germán Parreño
Defenders
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2
Ximo Navarro
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4
Pablo Vázquez
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15
Dani Barcia
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3
Sergio Escudero
Midfielders
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6
Jose Ángel
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8
Diego Villares
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7
Lucas Pérez
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10
Hugo Rama
Forwards
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11
Davo
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9
Ivan Barbero
Real Madrid team overview
Real Madrid enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 2–1 pre-season victory over Ferencváros in Budapest. Los Blancos are enjoying a productive, unbeaten summer preparation phase, which also included a 2–2 stalemate against ACF Fiorentina.
José Mourinho’s men look highly clinical on their travels. They carry an impressive two-match unbeaten streak away from home during this summer tour.
Main man Vinícius Júnior remains the central threat to watch, carrying immense momentum after celebrating his brand-new five-year contract renewal with the club.
However, the squad faces a minor structural setback for this friendly. Key first-team players like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are highly noticeable absentees from the starting group due to a temporary lack of match fitness following their late returns from post-tournament holidays.
Last matches of Real Madrid
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Ferencvarosi TC
1 : 2
Real Madrid
Club Friendlies 1
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Real Madrid
2 : 2
Fiorentina
Club Friendlies 1
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Real Madrid
4 : 1
Leganes
Club Friendlies 4
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Real Madrid
4 : 2
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Sevilla
0 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
Real Madrid lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Thibaut Courtois
Defenders
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12
Trent Alexander-Arnold
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17
Raúl Asencio
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22
Antonio Rüdiger
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20
Fran García
Midfielders
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14
Aurélien Tchouaméni
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6
Eduardo Camavinga
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8
Federico Valverde
Forwards
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21
Brahim Díaz
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15
Arda Güler
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7
Vinícius Júnior
Prediction
Real Madrid holds too much quality and will likely cruise to a 3-1 victory. Los Blancos possess a vastly superior squad, even with key stars resting. Mourinho’s clinical counter-attacking system should easily exploit any defensive gaps as Deportivo chases a home goal. The Brancoazuis will fight hard and likely find the net, but Madrid's relentless depth will inevitably overwhelm them late in the second half.
Three reasons we expect over 1.5 goals in the second half of this game
- Real Madrid scored 3+ goals in each of their last four meetings with Deportivo.
- Los Blancos won 16 of the last 18 meetings between the two sides.
- Real Madrid have won four of their last five games across all competitions.
Main prediction Deportivo La Coruña - Real Madrid
Away/Over 2.5
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