Talavera host Real Madrid for a night they won’t forget 
Wednesday night, Talavera will have a night the club won’t forget. A third-division side, they face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey with a spot in the next round up for grabs.
Talavera: a cup run already a success 
Talavera’s run earns respect. In the first round they surprised Rayo Majadahonda (4-1). Then, in early December, Malaga fell, beaten 2-1 in a tight game.
In the league they’re steady. The recent win over Mérida keeps Talavera in the top half. Nothing flashy, but a serious team that’s hard to shift.
Founded in 2011, the club’s never reached the higher divisions. This tie with Real Madrid is a standout moment — probably the most memorable since the club began.
Talavera: one absence to manage
Suspended after his red card against Malaga, Valen Gomez won’t be involved. His absence should open the door to Arturo Molina in attack.
Montero Sergio, decisive in the previous round with two goals, should again feature on a flank. Gonzalo Di Renzo, the team’s top scorer this season, will lead the line.
Real Madrid: avoid the trap 
Real Madrid approach this tie seriously, despite a busy schedule. They’re still one of the Copa del Rey favourites and know a slip-up here would make a lot of noise.
Endrick, Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras return from suspension. But several regular starters remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
The coach should rotate without tearing the team apart. Lunin is expected in goal, while the likes of Ceballos or Brahim Diaz could start. Young Joan Martinez might also get his first minutes.
Talavera will play with freedom, keen to enjoy the occasion. Real, even rotated, still have too many weapons to be caught out over 90 minutes.
Unless the totally unexpected happens, the visitors should reassert the hierarchy and move on in the Copa del Rey.
Football Prediction CF Talavera vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid to win by 3 goals
Real Madrid look clearly above this fourth-division side and should be able to leave with a big victory despite a shuffled squad.
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