Real Madrid and Fiorentina Battle to Thrilling 2-2 Draw in Klagenfurt Friendly
In a captivating pre-season friendly at Klagenfurt’s Worthersee Stadion on Saturday, Real Madrid and Fiorentina played out a dramatic 2-2 draw, with the Viola coming from two goals down to snatch a share of the spoils. The match provided an intriguing glimpse into both teams’ preparations, with Jose Mourinho continuing his second spell at the Bernabeu after a winning start against Leganes.
Real Madrid, who finished eight points behind Barcelona in La Liga last season, looked in control early on. Endrick opened the scoring, and a second goal seemed to put the game beyond doubt. However, Fiorentina, a team that has undergone a significant transformation in Serie A this season after narrowly escaping relegation last term, showed remarkable resilience. Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean struck back to level the match, with Denzel Dumfries also featuring prominently for the Italian side.
The encounter also revived memories of past meetings between these clubs. Real Madrid have won two of their three previous clashes with Fiorentina, including a 2-1 victory in their last meeting in 2017. The most significant encounter, however, remains the 1957 European Cup final, a historic moment in both clubs’ histories. For Mourinho, the match served as another opportunity to assess his squad’s fitness and tactical flexibility ahead of the new campaign.
With the draw, Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run in pre-season, having won all their last four matches across all competitions, scoring 11 goals in the process. For Fiorentina, the result will be a confidence booster as they look to build on their Serie A improvements. As both teams continue their preparations, this friendly offered valuable insights into their potential for the upcoming season.
Shimanta Das 
