Real Madrid vs Fiorentina preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu Today - 4:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
Real Madrid RMA
Fiorentina FIO
KICKOFF : Today - 4:00 PM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

Real Madrid welcome Fiorentina to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu for a Club Friendlies 1 clash in the 2026 regular season. The hosts command a clear power advantage of 12.8 points, reflected in their superior rating of 94.94 against the visitors' 82.13. This establishes Real Madrid as the stronger side on paper. Both teams lack recent form indicators, with scores at zero and no prior outings listed. The fixture unfolds at Real Madrid's renowned home venue, where they typically assert dominance. Data on efficiency and set pieces remains sparse, pointing to reliance on core squad attributes rather than specialized metrics. Fiorentina will look to challenge despite the gap in overall strength assessments. The encounter offers an early platform for both clubs to build momentum ahead of more competitive fixtures.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Real Madrid hold a power advantage of 12.8 points over Fiorentina.
  • Form: Both teams have a form score of zero with no recent outings recorded.
  • Squad: Real Madrid are identified as the stronger squad in this matchup.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not available for either side in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data remains unavailable due to limited statistical inputs.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both teams.
  • xVariable: The power score differential highlights Real Madrid's edge at 94.94 to 82.13.
  • Market: Real Madrid 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Fiorentina 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Real Madrid Real Madrid
Real Madrid
VS
Fiorentina Fiorentina
Fiorentina
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
94.94
82.13
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Real Madrid
Fiorentina
Power Score
94.94
82.13
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
6
75

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Real Madrid — Opponent-weighted form score
Fiorentina — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Real Madrid Fiorentina

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Real Madrid RMA Home
0 matches
Fiorentina FIO Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:04:40+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Capacity
84744
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois Goalkeeper
13
Andriy Lunin
Andriy Lunin Goalkeeper
26
Francisco Javier González Pérez
Francisco Javier González Pérez Goalkeeper
12
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold Defender
—
Denzel Dumfries
Denzel Dumfries Defender
22
Antonio Rüdiger
Antonio Rüdiger Defender
23
Ferland Mendy
Ferland Mendy Defender
—
Ibrahima Konaté
Ibrahima Konaté Defender
—
Marc Cucurella Saseta
Marc Cucurella Saseta Defender
3
Éder Gabriel Militão
Éder Gabriel Militão Defender
18
Álvaro Carreras
Álvaro Carreras Defender
—
David Jiménez Corredor
David Jiménez Corredor Defender
17
Raúl Asencio del Rosario
Raúl Asencio del Rosario Defender
24
Dean Donny Huijsen
Dean Donny Huijsen Defender
—
Bernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva
Bernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva Midfielder
8
Federico Santiago Valverde Dipetta
Federico Santiago Valverde Dipetta Midfielder
14
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Aurélien Tchouaméni Midfielder
6
Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga Midfielder
5
Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham Midfielder
37
Manuel Angel Moran Ibanez
Manuel Angel Moran Ibanez Midfielder
15
Arda Guler
Arda Guler Midfielder
38
César Palacios Pérez
César Palacios Pérez Midfielder
45
Thiago Pitarch Pinar
Thiago Pitarch Pinar Midfielder
10
Kylian Mbappé Lottin
Kylian Mbappé Lottin Attacker
21
Brahim Abdelkader Diaz
Brahim Abdelkader Diaz Attacker
7
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior Attacker
11
Rodrygo Silva de Goes
Rodrygo Silva de Goes Attacker
16
Gonzalo García Torres
Gonzalo García Torres Attacker
—
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa Attacker
30
Franco Mastantuono
Franco Mastantuono Attacker

Squad ▼

43
David de Gea Quintana
David de Gea Quintana Goalkeeper
53
Oliver Christensen
Oliver Christensen Goalkeeper
1
Luca Lezzerini
Luca Lezzerini Goalkeeper
—
Tommaso Vannucchi
Tommaso Vannucchi Goalkeeper
5
Marin Pongracic
Marin Pongracic Defender
2
Domilson Cordeiro dos Santos
Domilson Cordeiro dos Santos Defender
6
Luca Ranieri
Luca Ranieri Defender
—
Radu Drăgușin
Radu Drăgușin Defender
65
Fabiano Parisi
Fabiano Parisi Defender
—
Nicolás Valentini
Nicolás Valentini Defender
—
Alejandro Jiménez Sánchez
Alejandro Jiménez Sánchez Defender
15
Pietro Comuzzo
Pietro Comuzzo Defender
62
Luís Francisco Balbo Vieira
Luís Francisco Balbo Vieira Defender
—
Matías Agustin Moreno
Matías Agustin Moreno Defender
—
Viery Fernandes Santos Lopes
Viery Fernandes Santos Lopes Defender
29
Niccolò Fortini
Niccolò Fortini Defender
23
Eman Košpo
Eman Košpo Defender
—
Víctor Valdepeñas Talavera
Víctor Valdepeñas Talavera Defender
8
Rolando Mandragora
Rolando Mandragora Midfielder
44
Nicolò Fagioli
Nicolò Fagioli Midfielder
4
Marco Brescianini
Marco Brescianini Midfielder
—
Simon Sohm
Simon Sohm Midfielder
80
Giovanni Fabbian
Giovanni Fabbian Midfielder
27
Cher Ndour
Cher Ndour Midfielder
—
Arthur Atta
Arthur Atta Midfielder
8
Lapo Deli
Lapo Deli Midfielder
—
Christ Ravynel Inao Oulaï
Christ Ravynel Inao Oulaï Midfielder
10
Albert Gudmundsson
Albert Gudmundsson Attacker
20
Moise Bioty Kean
Moise Bioty Kean Attacker
—
Mbala N'Zola
Mbala N'Zola Attacker
—
Riccardo Sottil
Riccardo Sottil Attacker
91
Roberto Piccoli
Roberto Piccoli Attacker
61
Riccardo Braschi
Riccardo Braschi Attacker

CONCLUSION

Real Madrid enter this home fixture with a notable structural edge that should shape proceedings at the Bernabéu. Their higher power rating suggests control in open play and overall organization. Fiorentina face a test against a side accustomed to high standards, yet the friendly setting may allow experimentation. Absence of form data means focus shifts to squad depth and preparation quality. Both teams can use the match to integrate players and test tactical ideas without immediate pressure. Real Madrid's venue familiarity adds another layer of comfort. Fiorentina must stay compact to limit opportunities. The game promises an engaging contest centered on execution and adaptation.