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 ).

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.

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.

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,

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

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.

Real Madrid sneak into the Copa del Rey Last 16 but were pushed all the way by third-tier team Talavera, who came close to a giant-killing shock.

Real Madrid secured their progression to the next round of the Copa del Rey with a narrow 3-2 victory over Talavera on Wednesday. It was far from convincing for Los Blancos, but in cup competitions,

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