According to AS, Güler will face the challenge of securing a starting position under Mourinho, having already provided two assists.

Despite his small stature, he is expected to shoulder Herculean responsibilities. The 81st Teresa Herrera Trophy, inspired by La Coruña's Tower of Hercules and weighing 40 kilograms of gold and silver, will be held today. While Güler doesn't face twelve mythical tasks, he still needs to pass a series of tests to earn a spot in Mourinho's starting lineup once the new season officially begins. Against Fiorentina and Ferencváros, he showcased clear judgment and flair, providing two assists and helping the team overcome situations that couldn't be resolved by brute force.

Mourinho's team is expected to adopt an aggressive and intense playing style, with new signings like Dumfries and Cucurella actively integrating. However, in critical areas, the team still seems to require more refined technical skill. This is especially true when opponents set up a tight defense and the team cannot deploy the pace-oriented trident of Vinicius, Mbappé, and Diomande into open space. Until more new signings arrive, Güler is expected to be a key figure in solving this problem.

However, it remains to be seen from which position he will dismantle opponents. Güler has recently primarily played as an attacking midfielder, theoretically Bellingham's position, and Bellingham is currently the last World Cup player yet to return to Valdebebas. Additionally, he might get playing time in a double pivot, as Bernardo was not entirely convincing against Ferencváros.

This afternoon, the team is expected to make adjustments. The previously continuous Castilla center-back pairing of Jon Martínez and Mario Rivas might make way for Rüdiger and Huijsen to form the defensive line. With Cucurella, Konaté, Tchouaméni, and Mbappé all remaining in Madrid due to insufficient match fitness, Vinicius will lead the team alongside Güler for the penultimate warm-up match before their season debut at Cornellà-El Prat in ten days.

Following contract renewal negotiations, Vinicius is expected to reclaim his starting role today and not easily relinquish it, showcasing his shared plan with the club until 2032. He previously had limited playing time in Hungary, warming up for the Riazor match, which is expected to have an enthusiastic atmosphere. In the absence of stars like Mbappé, Bellingham, and Arnau (who has yet to make his debut), Vinicius remains Real Madrid's representative for increasing game interest.

Return to the top flight

Real Madrid returns to the Teresa Herrera Trophy after 13 years, with Mourinho being the only remaining member from that time, and opponents Deportivo La Coruña also no longer the same team. The team has even changed its name, with club members recently overwhelmingly approving the name change to align with the city's official place name; the club is now called Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña.

This team has risen like a phoenix, which brings comfort to all who love football and uphold tradition. Deportivo La Coruña has made immense efforts, finally escaping three years in the Primera División RFEF and returning to La Liga. The team is advancing under the leadership of Antonio Hidalgo, a coach who previously worked with Iraola in Larnaca on the other side of the Mediterranean, gradually forging his own coaching path there.

He has no shortage of talented players, including the seasoned Aubameyang, 37 years old, the Gabonese arrow from El Barraco who once came close to joining Real Madrid, as well as the newly emerging Abegondo player Kevin Fernández, and Angeliño, who returned after a long period of wandering and is on loan from Roma. Additionally, the team has the continuously developing gem Yeremay, a highlight of last season's Segunda División.

Deportivo La Coruña's pre-season this summer has been smooth, remaining undefeated with three wins and three draws. If this is used as a reference, they also drew 1-1 with Fiorentina, while Real Madrid drew 2-2 with the same opponent in Klagenfurt a few days ago. Deportivo La Coruña will make their home debut in front of their fans five days before their league opener against Elche. The truly important league debut has not yet arrived; this match is more like a celebration.

Today's Teresa Herrera Trophy carries a nostalgic flavor of past summers. Back then, such matches were often the stage for new signings to make their first appearance, and fans, even in swimsuits, would use it to alleviate the anxiety of a long summer break without football. May such traditions never disappear.

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