Real Madrid continued their pre-season preparations in Budapest on Saturday, as Jose Mourinho’s side secured a 2-1 victory over Ferencvarosi at the Groupama Arena.

The deadlock was broken in the 41st minute by defender Mario Rivas, who rose to head home a pinpoint cross from Alexis Ciria. Shortly after the interval, Carlos Espi—the breakout star of the previous LaLiga campaign with Levante who recently arrived in the capital—doubled the advantage. The striker opened his account for his new club following a slick exchange with Valverde inside the box. Kenan Kodro eventually pulled one back for the hosts late in the proceedings.

Handed a start upfront, young sensation Endrick was unable to find the back of the net on this occasion. Meanwhile, Vinicius Jr, following the recent resolution of his contract situation, clocked his first minutes of pre-season in a relatively quiet cameo.

The clash on Hungarian soil represented the third pre-season match for Los Merengues as they build towards the 2026/27 campaign. In their previous outings, Mourinho's men comfortably dispatched Leganes before being held to a draw by Fiorentina.

The Spanish giants' pre-season schedule continues next Wednesday. The Madrid side will travel to face Deportivo La Coruna, newly promoted to the top tier of the LaLiga, at the Riazor Stadium.

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