Real Madrid Defeats Leganés 3-2 and Advances to the Copa del Rey Semi-Finals 2025
In a thrilling Copa del Rey quarter-final match, Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Leganés, booking their place in the semi-finals. The match took place at Butarque Municipal Stadium on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Match Highlights
First Half: Madrid’s Early Lead and Leganés’ Quick Response
Real Madrid started the match strongly, dominating possession and attacking with intent. It didn’t take long before Croatian star Luka Modrić opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a powerful strike from outside the box.
The momentum remained with Los Blancos, and Endrick doubled the lead in the 27th minute after a brilliant assist from Jude Bellingham.
However, Leganés didn’t back down and won a penalty in the 39th minute, which Juan Cruz successfully converted. The first half ended with Real Madrid leading 2-1.
Second Half: Leganés’ Comeback and Madrid’s Last-Minute Winner
Leganés entered the second half with determination and managed to equalize in the 63rd minute, when Juan Cruz fired a shot that deflected off Aurélien Tchouaméni and into the net, leaving Thibaut Courtois helpless.
As the match seemed destined for extra time, substitute Gonzalo García sealed the win for Real Madrid in the 94th minute with a brilliant header from a Brahim Díaz cross.
Starting Lineups
Real Madrid:
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defense: Lucas Vázquez, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy
- Midfield: Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo Goes, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior
- Attack: Kylian Mbappé
Leganés:
- Goalkeeper: Nereo Champagne
- Defense: Mingueza, Starfelt, Domínguez, Alonso
- Midfield: Moriba, Beltrán, González, Bamba, Cervi
- Attack: Iglesias
Match Statistics
- Shots: Real Madrid (15) - Leganés (9)
- Possession: Real Madrid (64%) - Leganés (36%)
- Fouls Committed: Real Madrid (12) - Leganés (14)
- Corners: Real Madrid (6) - Leganés (3)
Where to Watch
The match was broadcast live on:
- Movistar Copa del Rey and Orange TV in Spain
- SSC Sports in the Middle East
- Shahid VIP for online streaming
What’s Next?
With this thrilling victory, Real Madrid advances to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, where they will face the winner of the Sevilla vs. Valencia match. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is determined to lead the team to reclaim the trophy, which has eluded them in recent years.
Meanwhile, Leganés can take pride in their strong performance against the Spanish giants, having pushed them to the limit in a match that could have gone either way.
Can Real Madrid Win the Copa del Rey?
With the continued brilliance of Bellingham, Vinícius, and Mbappé, Real Madrid appears to be strong contenders for the title. However, as football has shown time and again, nothing is guaranteed, and the road to the final will only get tougher.
Do you think Real Madrid will lift the Copa del Rey this season? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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