He won the real Madrid at its beginnings in the King’s Cupbut that didn’t convince. Those of Xabi Alonso resolved the commitment against CF Talavera of 1st RFEF with more difficulties than expected and without green shoots either in the game or in the team’s image. At least the coach of the white team was able to get some fresh air to face the last match of the year against the Seville. (Narration and statistics of the match).
Real Madrid were better in the first half, which ended with two goals in favor and the appearance of a quiet night. Mbappé. In a gray match, he appeared at two key moments to support the team, as he has done all season. First, score a penalty in the 41st minute after a handball Marcos Moreno. And then, with a run down the left wing which ended with a central kick and an own goal for the locals.
With the advantage in their bag, Xabi Alonso’s men devoted themselves to taking a nap, wasting a few clear chances and ending up playing with fire. And only luck and a little more success from CF Talavera prevented the big fire. Almost no reaction time, Nahuel Arroyo He managed to reduce the gap by taking advantage of a beautiful deadly pass to make the score 1-2.
In full excitement, a strike from Mbappé from outside the area and a serious error from the goalkeeper Jaime Gonzalezvery successful all evening up to that point, put what appeared to be the final 1-3, the Frenchman remaining one behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s 59 goals in his best calendar year with Real Madrid. However, CF Talavera came looking for the epic and was close to finding it.
Already in added time, a foul from the front Isaiah Navarro crashed into the crossbar, but the rebound was taken advantage of by Di Renzowho scored 2-3 taking advantage of the fact that Lunin was not on the goal line. Talavera kept trying until the end and again Isaiah, with a header, almost equalized the goal that would have caused extra time. However, there was no time to do more. Madrid got the pass, Talavera the glory of his people and Xabi Alonso a little more air, although perhaps with less credit than when he arrived in the city of ceramics.
Mbappé wants the Cup
Gala atmosphere which recorded the Municipality of Prado of Talavera de la Reina for the debut of Real Madrid in this edition of the Copa del Rey. And it’s not surprising since the city of Toledo officially welcomed the Madrid club for the first time in its history. And the reception matched the greatness of the match, with an intense Talavera, without letting the most quality men of the white team play.
However, Real Madrid tried to impose their impact from the start and Mbappé got the first clear chance in the 7th minute. Xabi Alonso’s team was picked up on the right wing and the Frenchman, only inside the area, forgave the good start of Jaime González. Immediately afterwards, the ceramics were seen in the dangerous area with a fall by Di Renzo for which they requested a penalty, but Cuadra Fernández ordered to continue.
Although Real Madrid was quick to take control of the match, Talavera did not lose face of the match, launching the counter-attack with speed and taking advantage of the imbalances of the Merengue advanced defense to create danger. Those of Sandroni They had a very clear mandate to be attentive to the frequent errors of Huijsen and Carreras in the controls.
Kylian Mbappé shoots on goal during the Copa del Rey match against CF Talavera.
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And Talavera gave it his all, spurred on by his audience, and in the 19th minute, he had his first big chance. Cross from the right wing and impeccable shot from Marcos Moreno which was greeted by a brilliant sequence from Lunín to the near post. The Ukrainian miraculously saved the first. But it didn’t take long for White to respond with two good chances almost in a row.
First, with another good head, this time Mastantuonowho surprised with an unusual art in his repertoire after a tense and measured center of play Fran Garcia of the left wing. Great response from goalkeeper Jaime to the Argentinian’s head, with little participation throughout the match. And then, Daniel Ceballoswho shot from inside the area looking for the long post with the inside of his right foot, but his attempt went wide.
Little by little, Madrid is getting closer to its rival and Guler He struck first again with a superb free-kick from the right profile from the front of the area which was met by the escape of an inspired Jaime González on the brink of the half-hour mark. The whites forgave and Talavera grew up. Di Renzo, with a shot from the edge of the area, once again left a serious warning 10 minutes before half-time.
The clash entered the home stretch of the first half, with Real Madrid showing more energy than football with repeated attacks down the left wing. However, in an action without apparent danger, a handball from Marcos Moreno in the area forced Cuadra Fernández to award a penalty. Mbappé took responsibility and fired low to the right of the goal, making the score 0-1 in the 44th minute. Already in stoppage time, another start from the Frenchman on the left wing led to 0-2 after a cross shot which bounced. braggingcentral defender of CF Talavera.
Ask the time
The second half started with Madrid more sheltered in their territory, allowing Talavera to do his job, attacking with more heart than foundation and leaving space behind the defense. One of these holes saw it very well Endrickwho served a measured deep ball for the arrival of Mbappé, who forgave again in the 51st minute as he had done at the start of the shock before Jaime’s departure.
The Frenchman, far from his best game, showed his differential value by being dangerous with each ball he touched. In the 62nd minute, his shot from the top of the left area of CF Talavera froze the blood of the Ceramic supporters, who already saw the third on the scoreboard. However, Jaime González’s fists reappeared.
The start of the second half was more and more difficult than the first half. The major role of CF Talavera meant that the match took place on high ground, with continuous clashes and protests to the referee. However, Madrid also missed the more important role of Güler, better defended than in the first act. Without Turkish, the brilliance of circulation and the clarity of ideas evaporated.
Therefore, every second of his football was a gold medal at the Prado. In the 67th minute, Arda himself almost scored, again with an impeccable free kick over the barrier which, once again, was met with an excellent save from goalkeeper Jaime González. Superb match from the CF Talavera goalkeeper, the best of Sandroni’s team, with an error.
Xabi Alonso gives instructions on the El Prado bench.
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Of course, the home side were quick to respond through Di Renzo, who had a good chance in the box, but his shot went over the crossbar. Little by little, the strength of the locals began to be exhausted, as they not only had to face a much superior rival, but also the accumulation of emotions experienced since the draw.
Real Madrid was able to increase its revenue thanks to the youth team David Jiménezbut his shot found, once again, Jaime’s hands. Good play on the right wing, that is to say between Güler and the white back. During the match, Talavera’s goalkeeper was injured and had to be treated, a save that Xabi Alonso took advantage of to bring the player on. Bellingham and Tchouameni by Güler and Endrick. I had already gone out before Rodrygo by Mastantuono.
And when everything seemed ready for judgment, the illusion appeared. Great action on the right wing of CF Talavera, a deadly pass that the Real Madrid defense failed to clear and that Nahuel Arroyo, who entered in the second half, pushed into the Lunín goal after winning the match against the young David Jiménez. The ceramists had 10 minutes left plus the reduction to make their dream come true. And they were going to have it in hand.
The desire, the efforts and the heart put into their company made it possible to end the match in style. The recognition of his people was already deserved, but they wanted a greater reward. Approaching stoppage time, a sure shot from Mbappé became 1-3 after a serious error from Fran González. However, the response from residents remained.
A foul from Isaiah from entering the area, already in stoppage time, hits the crossbar. However, Di Renzo appeared on goal to score 2-3 into an empty net and bring madness to the Prado. The Talaveras dreamed of machada. And he touched it with another header from Isaiah which was met by a good save from Lunin. The Ukrainian goalkeeper managed to support his team in the breathtaking final minutes which once again showed the fragility of a Madrid which passes the round, but does not raise its head.
Talavera: Jaime González; David Cuenca (Sergi Molina, m.46), Álvaro López, Manuel Farrando, Alex Roig (Nahuel Arroyo, m.57); Luis Sánchez (Pedro Luis Capo, m.46), Pitu Doncel, Isaiah Navarro, Eduardo Gallardo (Arturo Molina, m.77); Marcos Moreno (Sergio Montero, m.69) and Di Renzo.
CF Talavera 2-3 Real Madrid
the real Madrid: Lunine; David Jimenez, Huijsen, Carreras, Fran Garcia; Ceballos (Cestero, 86′), Arda Güler (Tchouaméni, 77′), Mastantuono (Rodrygo, 66′); Gonzalo (Bellingham, 77′), Endrick and Mbappé.
Goals: 0-1, 41′: Mbappé, penalty. 0-2, 46’+: Manuel Farrando, own goal. 1-2, 80′: Nahuel Arroyo. 1-3, 88′: Mbappé. 2-3, 91′: Gonzalo Di Renzo.
Arbitrator: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández (Balearic Committee). He warned Luis Sánchez (38′), at Talavera; and Bellingham (91′) at Real Madrid.
Incidents: Round of 16 match of the Copa del Rey, played at the El Prado municipal stadium in front of 4,200 spectators.
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