Brahim Díaz shines, Real Madrid defeats Deportivo La Coruna

Real Madrid got past Deportivo La Coruña 1-0 with a goal from Brahim Díaz, maintaining a strong run-up to the new campaign.

Real Madrid overcame Deportivo La Corunawith a 1-0 scoreline in a friendly at Abanca-Riazor, the only goal coming from Brahim Díaz late in the first half.

Both teams started cautiously, but Real Madrid quickly took control of the game. The Spanish royal club actively built up play and continuously pressured Deportivo La Coruna's defense.

After about 30 minutes, Real Madrid had a clear difference in shot attempts. While the home side had yet to produce a noteworthy shot, José Mourinho's men repeatedly aimed the ball towards the opponent's goal.

The pressure finally paid off in the 45+1 minute. From a pass by Andriy Lunin, Brahim Díaz finished accurately, putting Real Madrid ahead 1-0 just before the break.

In the second half, Mourinho made several substitutions to test his lineup. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Federico Valverde, Carlos Espí, and Mario Rivas were all brought on. Real Madrid maintained control and did not give Deportivo many chances to find an equalizer.

The home side tried to adjust their personnel from the 59th minute, bringing on several new players to boost their attack. However, Real Madrid's defense remained focused, while Deportivo still struggled to create genuine dangerous opportunities.

Towards the end of the match, Real Madrid deliberately slowed the pace and focused on preserving their advantage. Alexis Ciria was also given a chance to play in the 86th minute, further showing that Mourinho is actively testing young talents.

In the end, Real Madrid defeated Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 thanks to the sole goal from Brahim Díaz. This is a positive result in the preseason preparation, and also helps Mourinho gain important insights into the squad.