Deportivo La Coruna has opened ticket sales for its two first pre‑season friendlies, the match against Compostela on Saturday July 18 at 20:00 in the Vero Boquete of San Lázaro and the clash with Lugo on Wednesday July 29 at 19:30 in the A Magdalena ground, Vilalba. The club, sitting 2nd in Segunda División with 77 points and a recent run of L W W W W, is looking to fine‑tune its game before the official campaign starts.

Which matches are scheduled?

The first fixture will be against Compostela, a historic Galician rival. Tickets cost €15, reduced to €5 for children aged 3‑17, and can be bought through the club’s official website. The second friendly pits Deportivo against Lugo; prices rise to €18 for fans over 16 and €10 for younger supporters, while children under 4 enter free. Both games are part of a calendar that mixes local encounters with a European tour that includes St. Pauli, Fiorentina and Genoa.

Why do these games matter?

The matches act as a laboratory for Antonio Hidalgo, who leads the side in its push to return to La Liga. After a season where the squad scored 65 goals and conceded 44, ending with a +21 goal difference, the manager needs to assess new signings and the integration of youngsters into his system. Moreover, the club’s last official result was a 1‑2 loss to Las Palmas on May 31, highlighting the need to correct the most recent two setbacks in the LLWWW streak.

What does this mean for fans?

Blanquiazules can choose from several Preference sections in the stadium, ensuring a good view of the pitch. Early ticket sales aim to avoid crowds and let supporters plan their attendance ahead of time. The reduced pricing for minors reflects the club’s commitment to families and the next generation of fans.

What follows after the local friendlies?

A week after the Lugo match, the team will travel to Hamburg to face St. Pauli on August 1, before continuing its itinerary in Italy, where it will meet Fiorentina on August 6 and Genoa on August 8 at the Luigi Ferraris. The pre‑season will finish on August 12 at the Teresa Herrera Trophy, where Deportivo will take on Real Madrid during a solar eclipse, a fixture that promises huge interest for supporters.

Tickets are already on sale and a solid turnout is expected, as fans want to see up close how the side that is 5 points behind leaders Racing Santander in the promotion race is preparing for the new season.