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Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruna to win Teresa Herrera Trophy
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Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruna to win Teresa Herrera Trophy

Brahim Díaz scored the only goal as Real Madrid secured the 2026 Teresa Herrera Trophy under manager José Mourinho in a 1-0 win at Riazor.

Real Madrid secured the 2026 Teresa Herrera Trophy with a 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña. Brahim Díaz scored the winning goal to ensure the Spanish side claimed the pre-season silverware at Riazor.

This result marks the first trophy won by José Mourinho since returning for his second spell as Real Madrid manager. The decisive goal arrived during a first-half counterattack initiated by a long pass from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Díaz used the opportunity to run into the Deportivo territory and finish with composure to give his side the lead.

Madrid defended the narrow advantage until the final whistle to complete the win. The victory moves Real Madrid to 10 total Teresa Herrera Trophy titles, placing them second on the all-time winners' list. They sit behind hosts Deportivo La Coruña, who hold a record 26 titles.

The match allowed Mourinho to evaluate his squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, with several young players receiving playing time. The win provides an early success for the Portuguese coach as he begins his second stint at the club.

Real Madrid will face Schalke 04 in their last pre-season match before the competitive season starts. Their La Liga campaign begins against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria