Kylian Mbappé scored the first goal for Real Madrid, netting after just five minutes following a defensive mistake by Schalke's Ron Schallenberg. Mbappé's opener was followed by a header from Dean Huijsen, making it 2-0 15 minutes later. Substitute Carlos Espí added a third goal for Real Madrid in the second half.
José Mourinho's team secured their fourth unbeaten preseason game under his leadership. The team will now play their first competitive match of 2026-27 next Saturday, away at Espanyol. Ibrahima Konaté and Bernardo Silva started the friendly game, while new signings Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Espí, and Yan Diomande were on the bench.
Mourinho praised the team's performance, highlighting the difference in rhythm, intensity, and stamina between the two groups of players. Mbappé's opener was a result of Schalke's mistake, and he went close to scoring another when he shot across goal. Real Madrid made four changes at the interval, introducing Andriy Lunin, Antonio Rüdiger, Eduardo Camavinga, and Espí, who scored with a header from Álvaro Carreras' cross in the 57th minute.
The team will now focus on their first competitive match of the season, with their next fixture being away at Espanyol next Saturday.