Spanish Copa del Rey – Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid defeat Talavera 3-2
2025-12-18 01:20

In another match of the Round of 32 in the 2025/26 Spanish Copa del Rey, La Liga giants Real Madrid, playing away, defeated Talavera 3-2 thanks to a brace from Mbappe and an own goal from an opposing player.
Four minutes into the match, Real Madrid created an attacking opportunity when Mbappe received a pass from Endric and shot, but his effort was saved by Talavera goalkeeper Jaime González. In the 14th minute, Mastantono took a free kick, but his shot hit the wall.
In the 18th minute, Talavera attempted a counter-attack. Roberto Donsell chipped the ball into the penalty area, where David Kunka headed it towards goal, but it was saved by Real Madrid goalkeeper Lunin. In the 26th minute, Real Madrid won a free kick. Guler took the free kick and shot directly, but Talavera goalkeeper Jaime González made a diving save to block the ball.
In the 37th minute, Dean Huisen delivered a cross, but Mastantono's header went wide. In the 41st minute, Talavera striker Marcos Moreno made contact with the ball while contesting for possession, and the referee awarded Real Madrid a penalty. Mbappe then converted the penalty, giving Real Madrid a 1-0 lead.
In the first half stoppage time, Mbappe dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back to the front of the goal. Talavera defender Manuel Farando inadvertently kicked the ball into his own net while trying to clear it, allowing Real Madrid to extend their lead to 2-0.
Shortly after the start of the second half, Gueller chipped a pass from the center circle, and Mbappe went up for a shot, but the ball was caught by Talavera goalkeeper Jaime González. In the 51st minute, Mbappe received a pass from Gonzalo García and took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
In the 75th minute, Guler passed the ball back from the penalty area, and David Jiménez took a low shot, but the ball was caught by Talavera goalkeeper Jaime González. In the 80th minute, Manuel Farando crossed the ball into the box, and Navel Arroyo scored, helping Talavera pull one back to 2-1.
In the 88th minute, Chuameni passed the ball to Mbappe, who then dribbled past the defense and unleashed a long-range shot. Talavera goalkeeper Jaime González fumbled the ball as he tried to save it, allowing it to go into the net. Real Madrid extended their lead to 3-1.
In the second half stoppage time, Isaiah Navarro's free kick hit the post, and Gonzalo Di Renzo followed up to score, making the score 2-3 for Talavera.
Ultimately, Real Madrid defeated Talavera 3-2 away from home, successfully advancing to the round of 16.
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