Leganés ties the match against Real Madrid!!

¡Leganés scores from the penalty spot!

Endrick appears and scores for Madrid!

Modric puts Real Madrid ahead in the match!

Leganés vs Real Madrid: Un duelo con historia en Copa del Rey

The Copa del Rey quarterfinals bring an exciting matchup as CD Leganes hosts Real Madrid on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in a duel that promises high tension and drama.

Carlo Ancelotti's squad arrives at Butarque with multiple injury setbacks. Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, Éder Militão, and Dani Carvajal are all sidelined, forcing the Italian coach to rely on academy players to complete the squad.

The expected lineup sees Andriy Lunin in goal, with a defensive line featuring Lucas Vázquez, Raúl Asencio, Jacobo Ramón, and Ferland Mendy. In midfield, Luka Modrić and Aurélien Tchouaméni are set to control the tempo, while the attack will be led by Brahim Díaz, Arda Güler, Rodrygo, and Endrick.

Leganes Hopes for Another Historic Upset

Borja Jiménez’s side has proven its fighting spirit in this season’s Copa del Rey, knocking out teams like Almería in previous rounds. Despite their battle to avoid relegation in LaLiga EA Sports, Leganes will count on home advantage and a passionate crowd to challenge Los Blancos.

While Real Madrid has dominated recent encounters—including a 3-0 win at Butarque in November 2024—Leganes still cherishes the unforgettable moment from the 2017-2018 Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Back then, they pulled off a stunning 2-1 comeback at the Santiago Bernabéu, eliminating Madrid and securing one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history.