Xabi Alonso: “The objective was to get through to the next round”

Following Real Madrid’s nerve-wracking 3-2 win over Primera RFEF side Talavera de la Reina in the Copa del Rey, coach coach Xabi Alonso insisted that, “the objective was to go through. We did that, so I’m satisfied and happy. We lacked something we’ve been talking about, continuity and being more consistent in our performance during…

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CONFIRMED lineups: Talavera vs Real Madrid, 2025 Copa del Rey

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Talavera in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 32. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Jimenez, Huijsen, Carreras, Fran Garcia, Ceballos, Güler, Mastantuono, Endrick, Mbappé, Gonzalo. Mbappé shockingly features in the starting lineup against a Segunda División B team. While he missed last week’s…

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Mastantuono Registration Quirk Forces Madrid to Adjust Copa del Rey Plans

Real Madrid face Talavera in the Copa del Rey with a unique caveat to the starting XI linked to Franco Mastantuono’s registration status. Although Mastantuono is included in the squad and wears the number 30 shirt, he is administratively registered as a Real Madrid Castilla player. That classification counts him as a reserve player under…

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WATCH: Real Madrid TV Outraged After Vinicius Penalty Appeal Ignored in Alavés Win

Real Madrid may have secured three points against Alavés on Sunday night, but the victory at Mendizorroza was overshadowed by a deep sense of anger and indignation within the club. The flashpoint came from a controversial moment involving Vinicius Junior, whose penalty appeal was waved away by referee Víctor García Verdura — a decision later…

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