Real Madrid continued their preparations for the 2026-27 season with a behind-closed-doors friendly against CD Leganes at Valdebebas on Tuesday. However, two of the club’s biggest stars, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, were once again absent from the matchday squad. Also Read: Top five clubs that can sign Vinicius Jr from Real MadridWho played for Real Madrid against Leganes? Why was Vinicius Jr not in the Real Madrid squad for pre-season friendlies? Vinicius Jr was also on post-World Cup leave and had not rejoined Real Madrid’s pre-season camp.