Real Madrid Face Fiorentina in Friendly Clash
The friendly match between Real Madrid and Fiorentina kicked off at the Worthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, Austria, with Jose Mourinho's side taking on Fabio Grosso's revamped Viola team.
Fiorentina's new-look squad features five signings, including ex-Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta and former Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin. The Tuscans have been busy this summer, with new coach Fabio Grosso and director of sport Fabio Paratici revamping the squad with a number of signings.
The match has also provided an opportunity for Fiorentina to discuss the potential arrival of Franco Mastantuono on loan from Real Madrid. The Merengues have warned Mastantuono that he won't have playing time this season, so must go out to another European club, not return to River Plate.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid's Endrick starts in attack, another player linked with a potential Serie A loan to Fiorentina or Roma. Ex-Inter wing-back Denzel Dumfries gets his first start for Real Madrid.
The starting line-ups for both teams are:
Real Madrid: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Martinez, Rivas, Carreras; Valverde, Camavinga; Dumfries, Guler, Ciria; Endrick
Fiorentina: De Gea; Jimenez, Dragusin, Viery, Ranieri; Ndour, Oulai, Mandragora; Atta; Gudmundsson, Piccoli
Fiorentina's new signings will be looking to make a good impression in front of their new coach and fans. The match will be a good test for both teams ahead of the new season.
Real Madrid have already seen one of their players join Fiorentina, with Victor Valdepenas completing his move yesterday. The Viola are looking to strengthen their squad and compete with the bigger teams in Serie A.
The match is taking place at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST) at the Worthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt.
Source: Yahoo Sports
