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SportsMourinho's Real Madrid re-debut set for July 24 behind closed doors vs Alcorcón
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José Mourinho will make his official re-debut as Real Madrid manager on Friday, July 24, 2026, in a behind-closed-doors training match against Alcorcón at Valdebebas. The match starts at 5:30 PM and will not be televised, but updates will be available on MARCA.COM. Unlimited substitutions are allowed, and both coaches can make adjustments freely. Alcorcón will debut their new kit during the match. Many Real Madrid stars are absent due to post-World Cup vacations. Fran Justo also makes his debut as Alcorcón's new coach, replacing Pablo Álvarez.
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Updated: 24/07/2026 - 08:59 CEST
José Mourinho's Real Madrid will have its official unveiling this Friday. As MARCA has learned, the opponent will be Alcorcón, in a Madrid derby that — while a training match rather than a friendly — will serve both teams to begin their preseason preparations.
The match will be played behind closed doors. Unlimited substitutions will be permitted, and coaches may make all the adjustments they wish during the game.
Alcorcón to Present New Kit
Alcor will also take the opportunity to debut their new kit. The club plans to present it this Thursday, with the intention that it will be worn for the first time on Friday against Real Madrid.
On the white side, there will be many absences, as the club's main stars are on vacation following the World Cup.
The duel will also be the first test for José Mourinho in his return to Concha Espina. The coach, who returned this summer to Madrid after his departure in 2013, will thus 're-debut' against Alcorcón.
On the Alfarero bench, Fran Justo will also make his debut as the new manager, following the departure of Pablo Álvarez, who has joined Carlos Corberán's staff at Valencia.
Match Details: Real Madrid vs. Alcorcón
- Date: Friday, July 24
- Time: 5:30 PM (afternoon)
- Venue: Behind closed doors
- Broadcast: Not available on television or any platform
- Updates: Follow all the latest on MARCA.COM
See links of interest:
- World Cup
- World Cup Results
- World Cup Schedule
- First Division
- Second Division
- National Team
- World Cup Scorers
- World Cup Final
- Spain Lineup Today
- World Cup Final Time
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LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWestern
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