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Real Madrid Draw 2-2 in Mourinho's Return

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Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Fiorentina in a preseason friendly at the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria, marking José Mourinho's first game since his return. Endrick and Alexis Ciria gave Madrid a 2-0 lead before Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean levelled.

The match saw a debut for new arrival Carlos Espí, who had a late header chance, and Denzel Dumfries played 75 minutes. Mourinho's starting XI included eight first-team players and three academy graduates, featuring Andriy Lunin, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Álvaro Carreras, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler, Dumfries hiper and Endrick, as well as Joan Martínez, Mario Rivas and Ciria.

Endrick opened the scoring in the 12th minute, firing past goalkeeper David de Gea. Ciria doubled the lead, set up by Camavinga, while Lunin was beaten by Piccoli's powerful shot. Espí, signed Thursday, made his debut and could have secured a win with a late header, expressing excitement after just 72 hours at the club.

The friendly highlighted the squad's depth and Mourinho's new tactical approach, with several young talents featuring prominently.