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Talavera 2-3 Real Madrid LIVE: Late Navarro Goal Puts Madrid Under Pressure Again - Copa Del Rey 2025/26
Mbappé's two goals and an assist helped Real Madrid secure a 3-2 win over third-tier Talavera with a last-minute save from Lunin avoiding extra time.
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid edged third-tier Talavera 3-2 in a Copa del Rey tie at Talavera, with Andriy Lunin making a spectacular added-time save to prevent extra time.
- Xabi Alonso defended his selection by saying Kylian Mbappé `was decisive with his goals` and emphasised the club objective, adding `Mission accomplished, and on to the next one.`
- Madrid turned to late substitutes Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Rodrygo, with Mbappé's brace taking his total to 58 for the year.
- Xabi Alonso faces scrutiny after critics called Madrid's 3-2 win `deeply unconvincing`, and Alonso admitted the team has lacked consistency since the Dec. 7 loss to Celta Vigo.
- After going 1-3 up, Madrid conceded a foul leading to a 2-3 free-kick, and Talavera pressed hard to force a tense finish, highlighting the cup's unpredictability.
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The captain of the Blues scored on Wednesday his 57th and 58th goals of the year 2025 with his club, during the pushy qualification (2-3) of Real Madrid in Talavera (3rd Division). The Madrid record of Cristiano Ronaldo (59 goals in 2013) is close
·France
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·Budapest, Hungary
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·Spain
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Thanks to a double of Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid defeated Talavera de la Reina, a 3rd division club on Wednesday, and climbed into the 8th final of the King's Cup.
·Paris, France
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