Real Madrid have scored seven goals so far as part of their pre-season tour with each goal coming from a different source. Despite the opening game ending in a goalless stalemate against Roma, Madrid have been much improved in their subsequent two games. Goals from Benzema, Cristiano, Pepe and Cheryshev game Madrid a 4-1 win over Manchester City and saw Benitez’s team proclaimed International Champions Cup in Australia. In yesterday’s game, played in China, the goals this time came from Jesé, Varane and James as they overcame Inter Milan (3-0).
This marks a stark contrast to the Real Madrid team in last season’s pre-season where the style of play was poor and only three goals were scored in their one draw and three defeats. Under Ancelotti, the 2014-15 pre-season saw Madrid: draw against Inter (1-1) and loose three times (against Roma, 0-1; United, 1-3; and Fiorentina, 1-2). Goals came from: Bale (two) and Cristiano (one).