Overview
- Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruña 1-0 on Wednesday to win the Teresa Herrera after Brahim Díaz finished a rapid counter launched by goalkeeper Andriy Lunin’s long hand distribution.
- Lunin’s role was decisive beyond the assist as he made late interventions to repel Deportivo chances and preserve the narrow lead.
- A second Madrid goal from Carlos Espí was ruled out for offside after the break, leaving the match decided by the first-half counter.
- Reporters described Madrid’s display as effective but lackluster, and José Mourinho continues to search for better attacking cohesion and midfield balance as several targeted or rumored additions remain unintegrated.
- The trophy is Madrid’s first Teresa Herrera since 2013 and their tenth overall, and the club stays unbeaten in preseason as it prepares a final friendly against Schalke followed by the La Liga opener at Espanyol.