US EditionMbappé Scores Twice in Real Madrid's Narrow Copa Del Rey Win over 3rd-Tier Talavera
Real Madrid rests key players and fields Castilla talents in Copa del Rey round of 32, aiming to advance comfortably against third-tier Talavera.
- On Wednesday evening, Real Madrid will field a rotated starting XI that could include Castilla standouts and fringe players in the Copa del Rey round of 32.
- Having three players back from suspension, Alonso is using the tie to try to deliver a statement win after a poor six-week run, with Fran García, Álvaro Carreras and Endrick available for selection.
- FotMob predicts a lineup with Thibaut Courtois in goal and Gonzalo García leading Real Madrid's attack, while Talavera's 4-4-2 includes González, Gonzalo Di Renzo, Sergio Montero, and a suspended Talavera winger.
- A win would send Real Madrid into the Copa del Rey round of 16 and boost their hopes in a competition they've won just once this decade.
- The match marks the sides' first-ever meeting and Talavera, 19th in their Primera Federación section, have lost eight of their last 13 matches, leaving them under severe pressure.
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