Football icon makes a stunning debut at the Tivolistadion, surrounded by excitement and glamour, with moments captured in selfies.
In the heart of Austria, the Tivoli Stadion Tirol played host to an unforgettable evening on August 12, 2025. The guest of honour was none other than the 15-time Champions League winners, Real Madrid, who took on local side WSG Tirol in a friendly match.
The encounter began with a bang as Real Madrid's Éder Militão scored an early header goal, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Kylian Mbappé, the standout player of the night, quickly added to the scoreline with two goals in the 13th and 59th minutes, giving Real Madrid a commanding 3-0 lead. Rodrygo sealed the win with a late goal in the 81st minute, resulting in a convincing 4-0 victory for the Spanish giants.
Real Madrid's lineup showcased a blend of youth and experience. Militão's header was a testament to the team's strength in defence, while Mbappé's brace and Rodrygo's late goal demonstrated their potent attacking prowess. Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Aurélien Tchouaméni all contributed to the attack, with Güler providing several assists and Díaz being active in the attack.
WSG Tirol, on the other hand, struggled to cope with Real Madrid's sustained pressure, managing few significant attempts on goal. Their goalkeeper, Adam Stejskal, made several saves to keep the scoreline respectable.
The friendly match served as a valuable warm-up for Real Madrid ahead of their LaLiga opener. It was an opportunity for the team to test their strategies and coordination, which they executed with fluid play and dominance. The match was attended by around 15,732 spectators, filling the Tivoli Stadion Tirol.
David Alaba, Austria's national team captain and a key player for Real Madrid, made an appearance in the 60th minute, playing in midfield. Although his contract with the club expires next year, Alaba has shown no signs of leaving, expressing his motivation to prove himself at the highest level despite numerous setbacks.
For WSG Tirol, the friendly match was a memorable experience, considered the match of the century by some. A small group of lucky fans even had the opportunity to accompany Kylian Mbappé onto the field. Despite the 0-4 defeat, players from WSG Tirol showed sportsmanship by snatching Real Madrid's jerseys as souvenirs.
The jerseys worn by Real Madrid during the match bore the image of long-time president Gernot Langes, a fitting tribute to his contributions to the club. The match took place in a pleasant atmosphere, with some fans even managing to take selfies with their favourite superstars.
Xabi Alonso, coach of David Alaba at Real Madrid, will be hoping for more performances like this as the competitive season begins. As Real Madrid prepares to take on their LaLiga opponents, they will do so with confidence, having demonstrated their attacking prowess and team cohesion in their friendly match against WSG Tirol.
The friendly match against WSG Tirol provided Real Madrid with an platform to showcase their European-leagues dominance, given their commanding 4-0 victory. Kylian Mbappé's two goals in the encounter highlighted his formidable skills in premier-league football.
