Real Madrid defeated Hungarian club Ferencvarosi TC 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday, securing victory in a match they controlled for much of the contest.
The Spanish side had the better of the game for long periods and began with an attacking approach. However, a second-half goal from the home team brought renewed tension to the match and ensured Real Madrid had to remain focused until the final whistle.
Real Madrid threatened to take the lead as early as the seventh minute. Arda Guler collected the ball outside the penalty area and struck towards goal, but his effort passed narrowly wide of the post.
Ferencvarosi TC had already attempted to test Real Madrid before that opportunity. Daniel Arzani registered efforts in the fourth and 10th minutes, although neither shot created genuine danger for the Spanish side’s goalkeeper.
Endrick then went close for Real Madrid in the 11th minute. The forward found an opportunity from close range but lifted his attempt over the crossbar, missing a chance to put his side ahead.
The visitors continued to apply pressure as the opening half developed. Brahim Diaz tried his luck in the 14th minute, but his shot went wide of the target.
A minute later, Alexis Ceria produced another effort for Real Madrid. His attempt had the power to trouble the defence but rose over the crossbar.
The Spanish side continued to create openings, with Endrick again involved in the 37th minute. This time, his shot was directed towards the target, but the Ferencvarosi TC goalkeeper made the save.
Despite Real Madrid’s territorial advantage and repeated attempts to break through, Ferencvarosi TC remained within reach. The Hungarian side’s second-half goal gave the friendly a more competitive complexion and created a degree of uncertainty as the closing stages approached.
Real Madrid ultimately held on to their 2-1 advantage, completing a narrow victory after a match in which they had enjoyed the clearer attacking initiative for most of the night.
The result reflected the balance of the opening stages, when Real Madrid repeatedly moved forward and looked capable of establishing control. Ferencvarosi TC’s early attempts from Arzani were unable to seriously threaten, while Guler, Endrick, Brahim Diaz and Alexis Ceria all contributed efforts as the visitors searched for openings.
The late resistance from the home side prevented the match from becoming a routine victory, but Real Madrid maintained their lead through to the final whistle.