Real Madrid qualifies for the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey
Thursday 18-12-2025
Real Madrid secured an important 3-2 victory against their host Talavera in the match held at El Prado Stadium, as part of the Round of 32 in the Copa del Rey, thereby clinching their spot in the Round of 16.

The royal team entered the match with clear focus and succeeded in dominating the flow of the game during the first half, before converting their superiority into a leading goal through the French star Kylian Mbappé in the 41st minute, after successfully scoring a penalty kick.

Before the end of the first half, Real Madrid extended their lead with a second goal in the 45+1 minute, after Talavera defender Manuel Varando accidentally scored an own goal following an individual effort by Kylian Mbappé, who delivered a cross that deflected off Manuel and ended up in the net.

In the second half, Real Madrid maintained their dominance, until Talavera managed to reduce the deficit in the 80th minute through Nahuel Arroyo, who followed up on a cross from the right side delivered by Varando and placed it into the net with a skillful touch.

In the 88th minute, Real Madrid scored a third goal through Kylian Mbappé, who took a shot from outside the penalty area that the goalkeeper failed to save. Then, in the 90+1 minute, Gonzalo De Renzo scored a second goal for Talavera.

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