Real Madrid Wins Exciting Friendly Match Against WSG Tirol

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA – On a beautiful evening on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the famous football club Real Madrid played a friendly match against Austria’s WSG Tirol. A large crowd filled the Tivoli Stadion Tirol to see the big game. 

Everyone was excited to watch the world-famous Spanish stars. The final score was 4-2, with Real Madrid taking the victory. However, the home team, WSG Tirol, played with great courage and made their fans very proud.

The match started with a lot of energy. From the first minute, Real Madrid showed their amazing skill. They passed the ball quickly and smoothly. In the 11th minute, the first goal came. Real Madrid’s star player, Vinícius Júnior, received a perfect pass. He ran past two defenders and hit the ball hard into the net. 

The Real Madrid fans in the stadium cheered loudly. It looked like it could be a very easy night for the Spanish giants. But WSG Tirol had other plans. They did not let the early goal stop them. They played with a lot of heart and worked very hard. Their defense stood strong against many attacks. 

Then, in the 28th minute, a surprise happened. WSG Tirol’s midfielder, Lukas Schmidt, got the ball near the center of the field. He saw that the Real Madrid goalkeeper was a little far from his line. Schmidt took a brave shot from long distance. The ball flew through the air and went into the goal! The home crowd exploded with joy. The score was now 1-1. 

The small Austrian team was level with the champions. Real Madrid looked a little surprised. They started to attack more, but Tirol’s defense was organized. Just before halftime, in the 44th minute, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham scored a second goal with a clever header from a corner kick. The teams went into the break with the score tied at 2-2.

The second half began with many changes. Friendly matches are a time for coaches to test different players. Real Madrid changed almost half of their team. Young players and new signings came onto the field to show their talent. The new players wanted to impress their coach. 

In the 61st minute, one of the young forwards for Madrid, playing in his first pre-season, scored a third goal. He dribbled past a defender and placed the ball into the bottom corner. At 3-1, it seemed the match was over.

Still, WSG Tirol did not give up. They kept fighting for every ball. Their spirit was amazing to watch. Their hard work paid off again in the 75th minute. After a fast counter-attack, their striker, Marco Fink, found himself in front of the goal. He shot the ball past the goalkeeper to make the score 3-2. The stadium became very loud again. For a few minutes, the home fans dreamed of a possible draw. 

But Real Madrid’s quality was too much. In the 88th minute, they sealed their win. A beautiful team play ended with a simple tap-in goal, making the final score 4-2. After the match, both coaches were happy. The Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, said, “This was a very good test for us. 

WSG Tirol played with great passion. They gave us a difficult game, which is good for our preparation.” The coach of WSG Tirol was very proud. “To score two goals against the best team in the world is a fantastic achievement for our club,” he said. “The players gave 100 percent. I am very proud of them tonight. 

This experience will help us a lot in our league season.”

The game was a big success. The fans saw six goals and an exciting match. Real Madrid got a good workout for their upcoming season, and WSG Tirol showed that a smaller team can challenge the giants with hard work and a strong spirit. It was a night of football that the people of Innsbruck will remember for a long time.