Real Madrid Castilla 2024-25 are all geared up for a return to competitive action. This Saturday, 24 August, sees the academy outfit start out on their Primera Federación Group II campaign. Raúl's boys' opponent for their curtain-raiser will be Marbella, who they face away from home at the Banús Football Center (7:00 pm CEST).
The madridistas have enjoyed some impressive form in pre-season, winning five of their six warm-up matches against opposition of the stature of Illescas, Vizela, Tenerife, Tarazona and Gimnástica Segoviana.
Raúl: “We're ready for the opening game in every sense”
The madridista boss spoke to Realmadrid TV to assess his team's preparations: "In general terms, it has been a very good pre-season, with lots of positives to take from it. The team has competed well and picked up good results. That's what we want to see once the season gets underway."
“It's going to be a hugely demanding campaign. We're ready for the opening game in every sense. Every time we compete, we're going to do all we can to represent the crest we wear, Real Madrid's, in the best possible manner. We have to fight to the end, try and play good football and give our best to achieve our goals."