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 ).

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 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 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.

The 2025–26 campaign offers a fresh start for Real Madrid, one that kicks off against an inferior opponent in third-tier side Talavera. The club, currently 19th in its section of the Primera Federación, has lost eight of its last 13 matches across all competitions.

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.

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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.

Here are the live streaming details for the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between Real Madrid and Talavera on Wednesday.

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