Eden Hazard started his Real Madrid stay with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of German Champions Bayern Munich in a pre-season match.

It was Real's first Pre-season game for the 2019-20 campaign with a 3-1 loss to German champions Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup. Corentin Tolisso, Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry scored the goals for the Bundesliga giants, who saw substitute goalkeeper Sven Ulreich receive his marching orders in the latter stages.

Eden Hazard was amongst those to make his debut for Los Blancos, but there was no Gareth Bale with the Wales international left out of the squad altogether amid the speculation surrounding his future at the club.

A bright start from Madrid saw Karim Benzema and Isco both have efforts in the first four minutes - the offside flag was raised on both occasions, but it was an early sign of the Spanish club's intent.

Renato Sanches had Bayern's first strike not long after, although the midfielder's effort from distance was never threatening to trouble Thibaut Courtois between the sticks.

Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had to make a smart save in the 11th minute, though, to prevent Benzema from sliding a low Luka Modric cross into the back of the net.

The German champions took the lead in the 15th minute, however, with Tolisso finding the back of the net at the second time of asking after seeing his first attempt blocked on the line by Marcelo.

Sanches then saw a goal-bound effort blocked following a quick break as Niko Kovac's side continued to cause issues on the counter-attack after a slow start.

Benzema was easily Madrid's most dangerous player in the first 30 minutes and the France international had another opportunity after breaking into the Bayern box, only for Neuer to make a smart save down low.

Courtois was also busy down the other end, however, with the Belgium international making a smart save to deny Thiago with both teams looking for early shots on goal.

There was not too much in the way of possession football from either side, which continued to create an open game. Indeed, Madrid had another chance to level in the 35th minute when Marco Asensio found himself inside the Bayern box, but the Spaniard's effort was blocked into the arms of Neuer.

Rodrygo was soon back on his feet and picking out the top corner with a stunning free kick, though, as the summer arrival capped his first appearance for Los Blancos in style.

Singh thought that he had scored a fourth for Bayern late on, but the offside flag came to Madrid's rescue as an incredibly entertaining match ended with more drama.

Next up for Bayern is a clash against AC Milan in Kansas on Tuesday, while Madrid will face Arsenal in Maryland on the same night.

BAYERN MUNICH: Neuer (Ulreich 46'); Kimmich, Boateng, Martinez (Sule 46'), Alaba (Singh 73'); Tolisso (Zaiser 73', Hoffmann 82'), Sanches (Pavard 46'), Thiago (Goretzka 59'); Arp (Gnabry 46'), Muller (Lewandowski 46'), Coman (Davies 59')

REAL MADRID FIRST-HALF XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, Modric, Isco; Asensio, Benzema, Hazard

REAL MADRID SECOND-HALF XI: Navas; Sanchez, De La Fuente, Nacho, Mendy; Kubo, Rodrygo, Seoane; Lucas, Jovic, Vinicius