Real Madrid continued their pre-season preparation with a 1-0 win over Deportivo. Bernardo Silva impressed in midfield, with Brahim Diaz scoring the only goal with a wonderful solo effort before half time.Jude Bellingham was not involved but Vinicius Jr started after his summer-long transfer links with Arsenal.The Brazil forward signed a new six-year contract at Real last week, with the club calling the 26-year-old one of the most important players in one of the most successful periods in our history.Vinicius had one effort well cleared in a scrappy first half before Diaz opened the scoring just before the interval with a brilliant solo goal. The Morocco attacker was sent clear by a quick throw from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, and after chesting the ball down he ran clear of the defence to fire in neatly.Trent Alexander-Arnold was among the half-time changes for Real, playing alongside Denzel Dumfries, with the Dutchman soon going close with a powerful header.Lunin made an excellent late double save as Jose Mourinhos side took the win.MadridsLa Ligacampaign starts at Espanyol on August 22 (20:30 BST). Deportivo host Elche on August 17 (20:00). Topics Real Madrid CF Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read How to watch La Liga 2026/27: TV channels, streams for Spanish football in the UK and US Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 Deportivo vs Madrid live: Confirmed teams and full line ups Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 Rodri hopes Barcelona can agree fee with City to avoid return to Manchester Jon Fisher 12th August, 2026 Deportivo vs Real Madrid: Expected line-ups, where to watch, stats and preview as Los Blancos continue pre-season preparations Mitch Fretton 12th August, 2026 What were they smoking? Former Chelsea star Mikel mocks Arsenal fans for thinking they could sign Vinicius Jr Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Diomandes former boss confident teenager can thrive on the right and form deadly trident at Real Madrid with Vinicius and Mbappe Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026
