Real Madrid Faces CD Leganés in Copa del Rey Quarterfinals Amid Key Absences
Real Madrid faced CD Leganés in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque. Despite being the favorites, Real Madrid entered the match with several key absences, including Carvajal, Camavinga, Militão, Rüdiger, Alaba, Bellingham, and Mbappé. Thibaut Courtois was also rested, with Andriy Lunin starting in goal. Carlo Ancelotti made several rotations, prioritizing upcoming matches against Atlético de Madrid and Manchester City.
The starting lineup featured Lunin in goal, with Valverde, Asencio, Ramón, and Mendy in defense. The midfield included Arda Güler, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Luka Modric, while the forward line consisted of Brahim Díaz, Rodrygo Goes, and Endrick. Vinícius Júnior was also expected to play a role during the match.
Leganés, managed by Borja Jiménez, aimed to make history despite their underdog status. They had previously defeated FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid this season, proving their capability to challenge top teams. Real Madrid, however, had already secured a 0-3 victory in Butarque earlier in the season, with goals from Mbappé, Valverde, and Bellingham.
The match was crucial for Real Madrid to regain momentum ahead of their upcoming fixtures, including a Champions League tie against Manchester City. Ancelotti’s tactical decisions and lineup choices reflected the team’s need to balance competition priorities while managing injuries and fatigue.
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