Real MadridReal Madrid are through to the next round of the Copa del Rey, but they were run close by First Federation side Talavera at El Prado.Xabi Alonso named a strong side, featuring

Xabi Alonso was pleased with the team's progression to the next round, but was unsatisfied with the performance during some spells of the game. However, his focus will be on the next game against Sevilla in La Liga. Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after the Copa del Rey victory against Talavera ( per Real Madrid ).

Talavera will be without Valen Gomez on Wednesday, as the 21-year-old was sent off in the previous round. As for Real Madrid, the visitors are still missing a number of big names, with David Alaba, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy all ruled out.

Kylian Mbappé facturó un doblete y el Real Madrid sufrió más de la cuenta para vencer el miércoles 3-2 al Talaversa de la tercera división en los

Kylian Mbappe moved tantalisingly close to Cristiano Ronaldo's calendar-year scoring record for Real Madrid with a brace as they earned a 3-2 victory at third-tier Talavera de la Reina on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey's last 16 after a pulsating encounter.

It's cup action for Real Madrid as they get their 2025-26 Copa del Rey campaign underway on December 17. They face third-tier Talavera, and will be on upset watch with a string of changes expected from head coach Xabi Alonso.

In a high-stakes match that could determine Xabi Alonso's future as head coach, Real Madrid narrowly defeated CF Talavera 3-2 in the Copa del Rey. This victory, while crucial for the team, was mired in controversy due to a dubious penalty decision.

A heart-stopping match was played at El Prado Stadium in Toledo. An own goal and a penalty in the first half put Real Madrid in the lead, but Talavera came back strong in the second half and managed to score.

It's cup day for Real Madrid as they face minnows Talavera in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 at the El Prado Stadium. It's a game Los Blancos are expected to win,

Talavera CF will face Real Madrid in the 2025/26 Copa del Rey Round of 32. Fans across the United States can tune in to follow every moment, with full kickoff information and broadcast details listed here for both TV and streaming options.

Villarreal has been eliminated by second-division club Racing Santander in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey.