Brahim Díaz gives Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Deportivo

Real Madrid beat Deportivo 1-0 and won the Teresa Herrera Trophy at Riazor. Brahim Díaz scored the only goal during first-half stoppage time. His finish followed a quick attack that began with Andriy Lunin’s throw.

The victory gave Real Madrid its tenth success in the traditional summer tournament. The club returned to the event for the first time since 2013. Deportivo remained close throughout the match but could not find an equaliser.

A quick restart created the goal

Deportivo sent players forward for a corner near the end of the first half. Lunin collected the ball and immediately started Real Madrid’s counterattack. His fast throw allowed the visitors to move before Deportivo recovered its shape.

The move reached Brahim, who completed the chance in added time. Scoring so near the interval gave Deportivo little time to answer immediately. Real Madrid entered the break with the only advantage of the match.

Brahim provided the decisive action

Brahim’s goal rewarded his awareness during a rapid transition. He recognised the available space and stayed involved until the final pass. The finish also showed why quick restarts can change a match within seconds.

Real Madrid had other attacking moments without adding a second goal. Brahim’s contribution therefore remained decisive until the final whistle. One accurate finish separated the teams in a closely contested fixture.

Lunin influenced the match from his own area

Lunin’s main responsibility remained protecting Real Madrid’s goal at Riazor. He also created the beginning of the winning move through fast distribution. The goalkeeper turned a defensive set piece into an immediate attacking opportunity.

That choice required him to read the positions ahead before releasing the ball. A slower restart would have allowed Deportivo to reorganise behind possession.

His decision gave Real Madrid the temporary numerical space needed for the attack.

Deportivo kept the margin narrow

Deportivo did not allow Real Madrid to extend the lead after half-time. The home team competed for possession and looked for chances in front of its supporters. Real Madrid still needed to defend carefully during the closing stages.

A one-goal margin leaves every set piece and loose ball important. Deportivo remained one successful attack away from changing the result. Real Madrid controlled enough of those moments to complete the victory.

Riazor welcomed Real Madrid back

Real Madrid had not appeared in the Teresa Herrera Trophy since 2013. Its return brought another major visiting team to the long-running event. Riazor provided a familiar stadium setting with strong local interest.

The tournament has formed part of Spanish football’s summer calendar for many decades. It allows Deportivo to face varied opposition before regular competition. This edition produced a tight match rather than an exhibition with many goals.

The trophy was Real Madrid’s tenth

The final whistle confirmed Real Madrid’s tenth Teresa Herrera Trophy. That record now includes another victory achieved through a single goal. Brahim joined the list of players who delivered a decisive moment in the event.

The trophy does not carry league points or European qualification. It still offered a competitive match with a clear outcome. Both clubs could assess players while also competing for a recognised prize.

One transition decided the evening

Real Madrid’s winning move began after a Deportivo corner and ended through Brahim. The sequence connected Lunin’s quick thinking with the attacker’s final touch.

No later action altered the score at Riazor.

Deportivo’s performance kept the contest alive until the closing minutes. Real Madrid protected the lead and completed its first visit since 2013 with another trophy. The 1-0 score accurately reflects a match decided by one efficient counterattack.

The winning move began with defensive awareness

Deportivo’s corner placed several home players near the Real Madrid penalty area. Lunin recognised that the opposite half was temporarily less protected. His immediate throw used that moment before the defensive line returned. Real Madrid’s runners then carried the ball forward without slowing the move. Brahim stayed available near the decisive area and completed the attack. The full sequence connected goalkeeper awareness with attacking execution. Scoring before half-time allowed Real Madrid to review the match from a leading position. Deportivo had to take slightly greater risks after the interval. Those risks still never created an equalising finish.

The one-goal result also required Real Madrid to defend ordinary situations carefully. A trophy match can change through one set piece even when the opponent has few chances. Lunin and the defenders protected the margin until full time. The Teresa Herrera return connected the current squad with a long club history at the tournament. Real Madrid’s previous appearance came thirteen years earlier. Winning again added a tenth trophy to that record. Deportivo can draw confidence from holding a powerful opponent to one transition goal. Real Madrid produced an efficient move and protected its lead with discipline. Brahim’s name remains attached to the action that separated them.