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Hard working.
♂️ The squad completed a demanding fitness test on the fourth day of pre-season training. Ancelotti's men were divided into pairs as they carried out a series of high-intensity drills.
— Infinite Madrid (@InfiniteMadrid) July 8, 2021
The goalkeepers trained separatetly on the grass whilst Ferland Mendy worked out indoors. pic.twitter.com/wBFSTHF1Lh
The next training session is scheduled for today in the morning. According to El Chiringuito, Ancelloti’s plan is for the players to train twice a day and sleep in Valdebebas during the pre-season.
Nacho extended his contract.
Yesterday, Nacho was in Real Madrid offices signing his contract extension until 2023, when he will have spent 22 years in the club. He is definitely a Madridista!
Madridista ✍ pic.twitter.com/4bjBFT0dlr
— Madrid Xtra. (@MadridXtra) July 8, 2021
Pre-season matches.
There is a rumour that Real Madrid will play a training match against Fuenlabrada on Sunday (11th June) at 18:00 CET in Valdebebas.
The other scheduled match in the pre-season is against Rangers on 25th June in Glasgow. The public will be able to attend the game.