Real Madrid's first friendly match under Portuguese coach José Mourinho on Friday witnessed a moment that sparked widespread interaction on social media.

During the match against Alcorcón, young Argentine Franco Mastantuono appeared in a clip where he clearly failed to control a seemingly easy ball, with the video spreading quickly among football fans.

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Despite this odd moment, Spanish newspaper 'AS' said that Mastantuono was one of Real Madrid's standout players in the match, which ended with a 1-0 victory for Los Blancos.

The match was part of Los Blancos' preparations for the new season, as José Mourinho aims to give opportunities to a number of young players from the 'La Fábrica' academy, awaiting the return of first-team regulars after the summer holidays.

Mourinho had replaced his former player Álvaro Arbeloa, who failed to win any title with Los Blancos last season.

📹 This erroneous control by Franco Mastantuono in Real Madrid - Alcorcón goes viral. The Argentine, however, was one of the highlights of Mourinho's team debut in its first preseason friendly. pic.twitter.com/P5rKaFa3lx

— Diario AS (@diarioas) July 24, 2026