Deportivo vs Real Madrid Live: Teresa Herrera Trophy 2026 Updates, Score and Highlights
Deportivo La Coruña and Real Madrid are facing each other today in the 81st edition of the Teresa Herrera Trophy, with the prestigious preseason encounter taking place at the Riazor Stadium in A Coruña.
The match kicked off at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Wednesday, August 12, as Real Madrid returned to the historic tournament for the first time since 2013. The Spanish giants entered the match looking to claim the trophy for the 10th time.
The latest live score has Real Madrid leading Deportivo 1-0 at halftime, according to live match data.
Deportivo vs Real Madrid live score
Deportivo La Coruña 0-1 Real Madrid
Half-time
Real Madrid have enjoyed 54% possession in the opening half and have registered 10 shots compared with Deportivo’s one. The visitors have also produced four shots on target, while Deportivo have yet to register a shot on target.
Real Madrid’s dominance has been reflected in the passing statistics as well, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side completing 270 of 308 passes compared with Deportivo’s 239 of 271.
Antonio Rüdiger has received the only yellow card of the match so far.
Real Madrid starting lineup
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho named a strong preseason lineup for the match, although several players who recently returned from international duty were not included.
The starting XI features Andriy Lunin in goal, with Denzel Dumfries, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rüdiger and Álvaro Carreras in defense.
The midfield includes Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva, while Vinícius Júnior, Arda Güler and Brahim Díaz operate behind Endrick.
Several prominent players, including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni, were unavailable for the preseason fixture after recently returning from international commitments.
Real Madrid return to Teresa Herrera
The match is an important part of Real Madrid’s preparations for the 2026-27 campaign.
The club has previously won the Teresa Herrera Trophy nine times, with its most recent triumph coming in 2013. Other victories came in 1949, 1953, 1966, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1994.
Deportivo, meanwhile, are the tournament’s most successful club and entered the match as defending champions.
The Teresa Herrera Trophy was established in 1946 and has traditionally brought some of the world’s biggest football clubs to A Coruña. Deportivo have been a constant presence in the tournament and have won the competition more times than any other team. (Wikipedia)
How to watch Deportivo vs Real Madrid
The match is being played at ABANCA-RIAZOR in A Coruña.
Real Madrid confirmed that the match would be available through Real Madrid TV and RM Play, with La 1 also broadcasting the game in Spain. (Real Madrid CF | Web Oficial)
International availability varies by country, so viewers should check their local broadcasters and streaming services.
Second-half battle ahead
With Real Madrid holding a one-goal advantage at the interval, Deportivo will need to produce a much stronger attacking performance after the break.
The hosts have managed only one shot during the first half, while Real Madrid have already tested the Deportivo defense repeatedly.
The scoreline, however, leaves the contest open.
A single goal could completely change the momentum, particularly in a preseason match where substitutions and tactical changes can dramatically alter the rhythm.
For Real Madrid, the objective is clear: protect the lead, continue building match fitness and potentially lift the Teresa Herrera Trophy for a 10th time.
For Deportivo, the second half provides an opportunity to respond in front of their home supporters and challenge one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
The Deportivo vs Real Madrid live encounter is therefore providing another intriguing chapter in the long history of the Teresa Herrera Trophy, with Real Madrid currently in front at Riazor as the teams prepare for the second half. (BeSoccer EN)
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