India, July 28 -- Real Madrid are gearing up for their first season under Jose Mourinho, who aims to bring the glory back after two consecutive trophyless campaigns. While La Liga 2026-27 and other competitions begin in August, the legendary Portuguese tactician is now working on his combinations, though several first-team players have yet to return from holiday after the FIFA World Cup. Real Madrid will face Segunda Division's Leganes in a pre-season friendly at Valdebebas on Tuesday, July 28.

The academy players and youngsters in the first team will appear in the closed-door game, which is more of a training session. While stars like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr are unlikely to play, it gives Mourinho a chance to eval...