How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Schalke 04 Live in India: Date and Streaming Details

Real Madrid is set to conclude its pre-season preparations with a match against Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Sunday. This encounter will provide head coach Jose Mourinho with one last opportunity to evaluate his squad ahead of the upcoming La Liga season.

The team arrives in Germany following a successful summer campaign, which included a draw against Fiorentina, a victory over Ferencvaros, and a narrow win against Deportivo La Coruna in the Teresa Herrera Trophy. In the latter match, substitute Brahim Diaz made a significant impact by scoring a last-minute goal, securing the win for his team.

Sunday's match could mark the first appearances under Mourinho for several high-profile players, including Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and the newly signed Marc Cucurella. The integration of Mbappe, along with fellow new recruit Yan Diomande and Vinicius Junior, will be closely monitored as they aim to establish chemistry on the field. Real Madrid enters the new season with a strong desire to reclaim a title after a trophyless previous campaign, making this match a crucial test for their midfield, which has faced scrutiny for lacking physicality and the ability to control the tempo, especially following their unsuccessful pursuit of Spain's captain Rodri.

On the other side, Schalke 04, under the management of Miron Muslic, has shown promising form, winning four of their last five matches. Their only setback during this stretch was a significant 3-0 loss to Atalanta. The upcoming clash against Real Madrid presents an excellent opportunity for Schalke to gauge their capabilities against a top-tier opponent as they prepare for the start of their own season.

The match between Schalke 04 and Real Madrid is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 p.m. BST (8:30 p.m. IST) on Sunday, August 16. Fans in the UK can watch the game live on DAZN, while viewers in India can access it through the FanCode app and website.