{"id":5841,"date":"2025-12-18T12:47:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=5841"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:47:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:47:47","slug":"mbappe-scores-late-to-seal-real-madrid-win-over-talavera-in-copa-del-rey-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=5841","title":{"rendered":"Mbappe scores late to seal Real Madrid win over Talavera in Copa del Rey | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to help Real Madrid overcome a stubborn challenge from third-division side Talavera.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 18 Dec 2025<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">18 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Real Madrid beat third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Mbappe converted a 41st-minute penalty and sealed the victory late in the second half with a shot from outside the area for his 10th goal in his last six matches in all competitions with Madrid. The French forward was also involved in the play that led to an own-goal by Manuel Farrando in first-half stoppage time.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 4 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>\u201cHe was decisive,\u201d Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said. \u201cKylian has that knack for scoring. The third goal was key, which is why we kept him on the pitch and why he started.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Talavera cut Madrid\u2019s lead with goals by Nahuel Arroyo in the 80th and Gonzalo Di Renzo in second-half stoppage time, but Madrid held on to avoid the upset that would have put Alonso under increased pressure following a series of disappointing results recently.<\/p>\n<p>A tough save by Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the final minute was key to securing Madrid\u2019s win.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid struggled late but had been in control from the start despite playing without a few regular starters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the first half, we controlled the game well and took the lead, but not making it 3-0 left the game open, and it remained that way until the end,\u201d Alonso said. \u201cThe second half was competitive. We looked for the third goal earlier and had chances, but it wasn\u2019t to be. It was an exciting tie. It\u2019s a special competition. Objective achieved, and on to the next game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Madrid closes 2025 at Sevilla in the Spanish league on Saturday.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4181667\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4181667\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4181667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-17T215111Z_1961517000_UP1ELCH1OP9IG_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-SPAIN-TDR-RMA-1766045775.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C519&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Kylian Mbappe in action.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4181667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mbappe puts Real Madrid 3-1 up against Talavera in the 88th minute [Susana Vera\/Reuters]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to help Real Madrid overcome a stubborn challenge from third-division side Talavera. 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