Gonzalo Higuaín
On 21 July, Real Madrid began its pre-season campaign against English 2nd Division side AFC Bournemouth. This was Carlo Ancelotti's first game in charge, with Real Madrid winning 6–0, goals coming from a brace by Cristiano Ronaldo and goals from Sami Khedira, Gonzalo Higuaín, Casemiro and Ángel Di María. Real Madrid also announced the sale of Raúl Albiol to Napoli for €11 million.