Copa del Rey Quarterfinal Preview
📅 Match Date: February 6, 2025
🕐 Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes
Team Preview
Real Madrid’s Performance
Real Madrid comes into this match with some injury setbacks but remains a strong contender. Despite a 1-0 loss to Espanyol in La Liga, they have the quality to bounce back. With a busy schedule ahead, including the Madrid derby and Champions League fixtures, Carlo Ancelotti will need to rotate his squad carefully.
Leganes’ Form
Leganes has struggled in recent matches, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano in their latest La Liga fixture. They are currently 16th in the standings and have shown inconsistency in recent weeks. Their defensive organization will be tested against Real Madrid.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Historical Meetings: Leganes famously knocked Real Madrid out of the 2017-18 Copa del Rey quarterfinals with a 2-1 win at the Bernabeu.
- Recent Encounter: In their last La Liga meeting (November 2024), Real Madrid won 3-0 with goals from Mbappe, Valverde, and Bellingham.
- Defensive Strength: Leganes has been solid at home, but Real Madrid’s attack can still cause problems.
Injury Updates
Real Madrid has some key absences:
- Mbappe (calf injury)
- Bellingham (knock)
- Rudiger (hamstring injury)
- Alaba (adductor injury)
- Militao and Carvajal (both unavailable)
With limited defensive options, 20-year-old Jacobo Ramon is expected to get a chance.
Match Prediction
Despite Real Madrid’s injury concerns, their attacking quality should see them through. Leganes may put up a fight, but Madrid’s depth should secure the win.
Predicted Score: Real Madrid 3-1 Leganes
Where to Watch in Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
📺 Score808
📺 Live7HD
📺 Epics Sports
