Leganes, 1-0 winners of both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid this season, host Real Madrid in a high-stakes Copa del Rey quarter-final clash on Wednesday, February 5.
Both sides, looking to bounce back from a recent league setback, will be doing their best to progress to the semis over the other, with Leganes especially the big dreamers as they look to cause an upset against the European giants.
Madrid, still reeling from a narrow 1-0 loss to Espanyol in La Liga, will be determined to return to winning ways, something which might be difficult to do with all their absences against this stubborn Leganes side.
🤍Leganes Aim to Shock the Ancelotti’s Side | Home Win = 6.50💵
Leganes has shown resilience in the Copa del Rey, overcoming multiple hurdles to reach this stage. Their recent victory over Atletico Madrid in La Liga proves they can stand toe-to-toe with the best.
However, their form has been inconsistent, losing four of their last five home matches. Facing a star-studded Real Madrid side, they must tighten their defence and capitalize on any counterattacking opportunities.
That said, Leganes know very well how to eliminate Real Madrid from the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, doing it successfully in the 2017/2018 season when they beat Zidane’s side back then 1-2 at the Bernabeu to overturn a 0-1 defeat at home in the first leg. This time, it’s just a single tie.
🔵Real Madrid Seek Copa Redemption | Away Win = 1.54💵
Los Blancos have dominated the Copa del Rey campaign so far, scoring ten goals in two rounds. Their attack, led by Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, has been relentless in front of goal.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men however have some quite different cards dealt them this time around coming into this one, after losing all of Rudiger, Alaba Mbappe, and Bellingham to various degrees of injuries, with the latter two less serious, and all in the space of days.
Many might still fancy them favourites ahead of this quarter-final clash though with their superior squad depth and firepower making them a formidable challenge for Leganes, who must be near perfect to stand a chance.
🔑Key Players & Team News📰:
Leganes will be without Enrique Franquesa due to an ACL injury, while Seydouba Cisse is also ruled out with a hamstring issue. Midfielder Renato Tapia is expected to step in and play a crucial role in the centre of the park.
Real Madrid faces key absences, with Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger and recently Alaba all unavailable.
Mbappe and Bellingham are also sidelined according to Manager Ancelotti, meaning Asencio, Tchouameni, Vini and Rodrygo all get starting berths. Lunin is set to start in goal, while rotation options like Mendy and Modric may feature.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.65💵
⚽Leganes knocked Madrid out of the Copa del Rey at the same stage over 2 legs in 2017-18. Also, they’ve beaten Barca & Atleti 1-0 this season. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Yes = 3.90
⚽Real Madrid have beaten Leganes in 3 of their last 6 meetings, including a 3-0 victory this season, with goals from Mbappe, Valverde, and Bellingham. | Specials Market: Away & Over 2.5 = 2.15
With a semi-final spot at stake, both teams will be eager to prove their worth in what promises to be a thrilling contest between underdogs and title chasers.
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