Real Madrid Score Twice Against Schalke in Friendly Match
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Real Madrid faced Schalke in a pre-season friendly match played in Germany. The game was part of the club's preparation for the upcoming season.
Pre-season friendlies allow teams to train together and test new tactics before official competitions begin. These matches do not count for any league points.
Real Madrid scored twice during the game. Kylian Mbappé, who has been in excellent form, added another goal to his tally. He continues to impress fans with his performances.
The second goal came from Huijsen, who rose above defenders to head the ball into the net. His aerial ability was clearly on display in this move.
Both goals showed Real Madrid's attacking strength heading into the new season. The team looked sharp in front of goal, even in a friendly setting.
Fans watching the match were pleased with the team's performance. Pre-season games like this one help coaches decide on their best lineup for the season ahead.
Real Madrid will continue playing friendly matches before their official season starts. These games are useful for fitness and team chemistry.
Vocabulary10 words
- friendly
- a practice game that does not count for points
- pre-season
- the period before official games begin
- impress
- to make people admire your skill
- aerial
- happening in the air; here, using the head
- lineup
- the group of players chosen to play
- chemistry
- how well players work together as a team
- tally
- a running count, like a total of goals
- tactics
- the plan a team uses to play
- competition
- an official contest, like a league or cup
- performance
- how well someone plays or does something
Quiz
Answer key
1. In Germany 2. By heading the ball 3. No
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Real Madrid faced Schalke in a pre-season _____ match played in Germany. The game was part of the club's preparation for the upcoming season.
_____ friendlies allow teams to train together and test new tactics before official competitions begin. These matches do not count for any league points.
Real Madrid scored twice during the game. Kylian Mbappé, who has been in excellent form, added another goal to his _____. He continues to impress fans with his performances.
The second goal came from Huijsen, who rose above defenders to head the ball into the net. His _____ ability was clearly on display in this move.
Both goals showed Real Madrid's attacking strength heading into the new season. The team looked sharp in front of goal, even in a _____ setting.
Fans watching the match were pleased with the team's performance. Pre-season games like this one help coaches decide on their best _____ for the season ahead.
Real Madrid will continue playing friendly matches before their official season starts. These games are useful for fitness and team _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do football clubs play pre-season friendly matches?
- How important do you think friendly matches are compared to official games?
- What skills does a player need to score a header like Huijsen's?
- Do you enjoy watching pre-season games, or do you prefer competitive matches? Why?