Monaco and Toulouse lose friendlies, Mbappé scores with Real Madrid

Monaco lost their last friendly match against Coventry, going down 0-2 just six days before their entry into the Europa Conference League. English defender Eric Dier has been criticized for his involvement in both goals conceded by his team, according to L'Équipe.

In another warm-up match, Toulouse narrowly lost to Hamburg, with a score of 1-2. This match, played at the Stadium, was the team's last test before the season begins. New coach Jens Berthel Askou acknowledged that the team needs to adapt to a new style of play.

Askou described the preparation as positive despite the defeat, expressing optimism for the future. The Danish coach stated that the team accepts that it will take time to adjust to the ongoing changes.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid faced Schalke 04 in their final pre-season match, with Kylian Mbappé returning to the field after the 2026 World Cup. The match began at 5 PM and was broadcast live on L'Équipe live foot.

Mbappé opened the scoring, finding the net for his team, which managed to secure victory against Schalke in this final warm-up encounter. This marks an important milestone for the player, who is entering his third season at the club under the guidance of coach José Mourinho.

These friendly matches conclude the summer preparations for the teams, each turning towards the start of the season with varying levels of confidence and goals.