Real Madrid are competing in the Teresa Herrera Trophy for the first time since 2013, traveling to Galicia to face hosts Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña on Wednesday evening at the Estadio Abanca-Riazor, according to club scheduling data. The annual preseason fixture, running since 1946, pays tribute to 18th-century local philanthropist Teresa Margarita Herrera y Pedrosa. According to tournament history, Deportivo have played in the match every year since 1990, while Madrid have featured 18 times and lifted the trophy on nine occasions. This encounter serves as the penultimate summer outing for Madrid as the La Liga season approaches.
Preseason Form and Team Context
Madrid remain unbeaten in preseason, having edged past Hungarian giants Ferencváros at the weekend, according to match reports. They now face a Deportivo side celebrating its return to the top flight after an eight-year absence. Deportivo achieved promotion via a second-place finish in the Segunda División last season, recovering from a severe demise that once saw the 1999–00 La Liga champions slip to the third tier. Manager Antonio Hidalgo has overseen this resurgence, with the club aiming for top-flight stability.
Head-to-Head History and Match Stakes
According to historical match records, Deportivo’s head-to-head record against Madrid is difficult. This fixture marks the first meeting between the two clubs since 2018, when Deportivo lost 7–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. Deportivo have not won any of their previous 15 matches against Los Blancos, losing 14 of them. Despite this lopsided history, manager Mourinho will look to secure the Teresa Herrera Trophy for the first time, using the match as a final competitive tune-up.
Did you know? The Teresa Herrera Trophy is one of Spain’s oldest traditional preseason tournaments, established in 1946 to honor Teresa Margarita Herrera y Pedrosa, a prominent 18th-century philanthropist born in A Coruña who dedicated her fortune to helping the poor and rescuing captives.
Real Madrid Squad News and Predicted Lineup
Real Madrid welcomed back the final group of players returning from post-World Cup breaks at the start of the week, though none of those individuals feature on Wednesday’s matchday roster, according to team announcements. Supporters must wait to see new arrivals Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, and Yan Diomande in Madrid colors. However, Bernardo Silva made his unofficial bow against Ferencváros, and Vinicius Junior featured in that win after signing a contract extension amid strong transfer interest from Arsenal.
According to team fitness updates, Raúl Asencio, Thibaut Courtois, Éder Militão, and Rodrygo remain sidelined with injuries. Arda Güler has played a major role in preseason under Mourinho, and Carlos Espí scored on his debut last time out.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rivas, Martínez, Álvaro Carreras; Valverde, Camavinga; Endrick, Arda Güler, Vini Jr.; Espí.
How to Watch and Kickoff Details
ET (12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST) from the Estadio Abanca-Riazor in A Coruña, Spain. Viewers in the United States can watch via fuboTV, DAZN USA, FOX Deportes, and FOX One. Fans in the United Kingdom can tune in through Ligue1+ and DAZN UK, while audiences in Canada can access the match via DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada. Disney+ Premium Mexico holds the broadcast rights for Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Deportivo vs. Real Madrid Teresa Herrera Trophy match?
ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST.
Where is the match being played?
The game is hosted at the Estadio Abanca-Riazor in A Coruña, Spain.
What television channels or live streams are broadcasting the game?
Broadcasters include fuboTV and FOX Deportes in the US, DAZN in the UK and Canada, and Disney+ Premium in Mexico.
When was the last time Real Madrid played in the Teresa Herrera Trophy?
Madrid last competed in the tournament in 2013.
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