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Real Madrid Kick Off Preseason with Impressive Win Against WSG Tirol
Real Madrid began their preseason campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over WSG Tirol in the United States. The Spanish giants showcased an exciting new formation under the guidance of manager Xabi Alonso, with a 4-3-1-2 setup that emphasized control and creativity in midfield.
The starting lineup for the match featured some interesting choices, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Álvaro Carreras occupying the full-back positions, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, and Dani Ceballos forming a midfield trio. Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. led the attack, supported by an advanced attacking midfielder role filled by Brahim.
The first goal of the match came in the 13th minute, as Éder Militão rose highest to head the ball into Stejskal's top corner. Mbappé added a second goal in the 59th minute, after a pass from Tchouaméni, and Rodrygo sealed the victory in the 82nd minute with a fine finish following a pass from Kylian Mbappé.
One of the standout performers on the night was Güler, who continued his impressive form in the United States in a new role of double six. The Turkish midfielder provided two brilliant passes for Mbappé, one in the 70th minute and another in the 79th minute.
Eyckman, the substitute goalkeeper of Tirol, made some impressive saves to keep the scoreline respectable, blocking Mbappé's shot with his thigh in the 70th minute. Carreras also made his debut for the club in the match, playing his first minutes in white.
It was not all plain sailing for Real Madrid, as they were forced to deal with some injuries to key players, with Valverde, Camavinga, and Bellingham all sidelined. This led to Xabi Alonso opting for Tchouaméni, Ceballos, and Arda in midfield, and the squad demonstrated an attempt to integrate recent signings and youth while retaining key stars in attacking roles.
Mbappé scored his first goal with the '10' on his back in the match, and it appears that Alonso has a clear idea of his starting lineup for the debut against Osasuna, as the same team played in the second half.
The new formation and squad choices have generated excitement among Real Madrid fans, and the team will look to build on this promising start when they take on the Austrian side again on Saturday.
Fans of European leagues, particularly Laliga, were thrilled to witness the implementation of a new 4-3-1-2 formation by Real Madrid's manager Xabi Alonso in their preseason game against WSG Tirol. Arda Güler, in his new role of double six, delivered two impressive passes to Kylian Mbappé in the match, showcasing his potential impact in sports fashion, specifically football.
