Talavera vs. Real Madrid—Copa del Rey: Preview, predictions and lineups

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.

Will ter Stegen play? This is Barça’s line-up for the Copa del Rey

Hansi Flick had left it open which goalkeeper would guard the net today in the Copa del Rey. Now there is clarity.Marc-André ter Stegen returns after his injury and is allowed to play in the Spanish

Barcelona get there eventually! Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford earn Hansi Flick's side hard-fought win over third-tier minnows as Blaugrana narrowly avoid Copa del Rey ...

Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford were on target for Barcelona in the second half as the La Liga champions secured a hard-fought 2-0 win over third-tier Spanish side CD Guadalajara in a Copa del Rey round of 32 clash on Tuesday.

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Talavera: Exciting Prospects Get Copa del Rey Chance

The 15-time Champions League winners will be eager to erase those painful memories with a strong start to their first Copa del Rey campaign under Xabi Alonso. The team received a favorable round of 32 draw, matching up with Talavera, who sit just one point off the bottom of their section of the Primera Federación.
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