Deportivo vs Real Madrid: kick-off time, TV and squad without Mbappé

Deportivo vs Real Madrid: what time does the game start?

Real Madrid continue their preseason preparations on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 with a trip to A Coruña to face Deportivo in the Teresa Herrera Trophy.

Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00pm local time at ABANCA-Riazor.

This is the 81st edition of the tournament. Real Madrid will be aiming to lift the trophy for the tenth time in their history.

Where to watch Deportivo vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid have confirmed that the match will be shown live on Realmadrid TV and RM Play.

The fixture is also listed for broadcast on La 1 in Spain.

Deportivo have additionally announced coverage through their official YouTube channel.

Kylian Mbappé is not in the squad

Kylian Mbappé is not included in Real Madrid's official squad for the trip to A Coruña.

José Mourinho's selected forwards are Vinícius Jr., Endrick, C. Espí, Brahim Díaz and Daniel Yáñez.

However, Real Madrid did not give a specific reason for Mbappé's absence in the official squad announcement.

SportInBref therefore does not describe the absence as an injury or a confirmed tactical decision.

Real Madrid squad against Deportivo

José Mourinho has selected the following players:

Goalkeepers: Lunin, Sergio Mestre.

Defenders: Huijsen, Trent, Álvaro Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, Joan Martínez, Lamini, Mario Rivas.

Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva, Cestero, Lacosta, Alexis Ciria.

Forwards: Vinícius Jr., Endrick, C. Espí, Brahim Díaz, Daniel Yáñez.

Several senior players also unavailable

Real Madrid's final training update provides more information about several absentees.

Aurélien Tchouaméni trained indoors, while Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão and Rodrygo are continuing their respective recovery programmes.

None of those players is included in the squad for the Teresa Herrera Trophy.

Real Madrid still building towards the season

According to the club, the Deportivo match is Real Madrid's third preseason fixture.

Mourinho's side drew 2-2 with Fiorentina before beating Ferencváros 2-1.

After facing Deportivo, Madrid are scheduled to play another friendly against Schalke 04 on Sunday, August 16.

Mourinho's return keeps attention on Madrid

Real Madrid's preseason has attracted particular attention following José Mourinho's return as head coach.

The Portuguese manager is back at the club 13 years after the end of his first spell in Madrid.

Reuters has also highlighted Real Madrid's aggressive summer rebuild as the club attempts to return to trophy-winning form.

For Wednesday's game, one of the biggest pieces of team news is therefore Kylian Mbappé's absence from the official squad.

Deportivo vs Real Madrid kicks off at 9:00pm local time at Riazor.