Kylian Mbappé wasted no time asserting himself on Real Madrid's pre-season finale, taking a mere six minutes to find the net in a commanding 0-3 win over Schalke 04 on Sunday. With the warm-ups now complete, the stage is set for the Jose Mourinho era to begin in earnest against Espanyol next Saturday.

Schalke 04: The German side, who share the legendary Raul Gonzalez Blanco with Los Blancos, are back in the Bundesliga this season and had hoped for a celebratory homecoming against the Spanish giants. However, they struggled to lay a glove on their visitors, despite the presence of 40-year-old veteran Edin Dzeko leading the line.

Real Madrid: A perfect pre-season draws to a close with five wins from five matches. While not the most strenuous of examinations, this encounter in Gelsenkirchen saw Madrid field a line-up nearing full strength. Kylian Mbappe led the charge with an early goal, while Bernardo Silva partnered Fede Valverde in midfield and Konate anchored the defence alongside Rüdiger. The team clicked effortlessly with a stellar Arda Güler pulling the strings, while the second half saw the introduction of Yan Diomande and Marc Cucurella for their club debuts. Dean Huijsen doubled the advantage before Carlos Espi, a youngster tipped for a breakthrough season, rounded off the scoring with a clinical third.

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