Real Madrid 2025 Pre-Season fixture list in full
Real Madrid’s summer of 2024 was about laying the foundation for another historic campaign. Under Carlo Ancelotti’s leadership, Los Blancos toured the United States, blending new signings—especially Kylian Mbappé - into an already world-class squad. These friendlies focused less on results and more on tactics, chemistry, and fitness, giving fans an exciting glimpse of what’s to come.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid will compete in the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, hosted in the U.S., and have already secured qualification for the 2026 edition. With Ancelotti at the helm, Madrid continue building a project aimed at global dominance.
At this time, there is no official information available concerning the pre-season plans that Real Madrid has for the year 2025. In the meantime, let us take a look at how the Los Blancos chose to spend their preseason in the year 2024.
Real Madrid's 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures and Results
Matchday 1: Real Madrid 0–1 AC Milan
- Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
- Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago
Matchday 2: Real Madrid 1–2 FC Barcelona
- Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York
Matchday 3: Real Madrid 2–1 Chelsea
- Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
UEFA Super Cup: Real Madrid 2–0 Atalanta
Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Venue: National Stadium, Warsaw
A Massive Summer Ahead: Club World Cup Awaits
Real Madrid will be one of the most talked about teams at the first-ever expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in the United States between June 15 and July 13, 2025. This event is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2025.
In this revamped tournament, heavyweights from every corner of the world will be competing, and Madrid, with their extensive history and a fanbase that spans the globe, will be aiming to add another prestigious trophy to their collection.
Real Madrid’s Group Stage Fixtures
Placed into Group H, Real Madrid will be tested against an interesting mix of champions:
- Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
- Pachuca (Mexico)
- RB Salzburg (Austria)
Here’s how their group stage schedule is set:
- Wednesday, June 18 – Real Madrid vs Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (9:00 PM CET)
- Sunday, June 22 – Real Madrid vs Pachuca at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte (9:00 PM CET)
- Friday, June 27 – RB Salzburg vs Real Madrid at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (3:00 PM CET)
The goal for Madrid will be to top the group or at least secure a top-two finish to advance to the knockouts.
Road to the Final
If Real Madrid successfully navigates the group stage, their journey toward the trophy would continue:
- Round of 16: June 28 – July 1
- Quarter-finals: July 4 – 5
- Semi-finals: July 8 – 9
- Final: Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Taking home the trophy would not only serve to reaffirm Real Madrid's position as the best football team in the world, but it would also serve to mark yet another significant achievement in the club's illustrious history.
Preseason Plans After Club World Cup?
Following the conclusion of the Club World Cup, it is anticipated that Real Madrid will extend their stay in the United States in order to complete their preparations for the football season of 2025/26. It is generally believed that they will schedule a few marquee friendlies against elite European opposition, although official fixtures have not yet been publicly announced.
It promises to be an incredible summer for Madridistas in the U.S., with plenty of chances to see their team up close as they gear up for another season of chasing silverware.
