"Real Madrid were pushed all the way by third-division Talavera before securing a 3-2 win in a dramatic Copa del Rey tie in Toledo, surviving late pressure and a remarkable stoppage-time scare to avoid an upset. The visitors dominated possession from the outset but were met by an organised and energetic Talavera side that defended with intensity and threatened on the counter."
"The breakthrough finally arrived in the 41st minute in unfortunate circumstances for the hosts. A corner was headed onto Moreno's arm, and Mbappe calmly converted the resulting penalty. Madrid doubled their lead just before the interval when a low cut-back from Mbappe deflected off Manuel Farrando and into his own net, giving the visitors a 2-0 advantage that flattered them slightly at the break."
"Gonzalez continued to impress in goal, denying Arda Guler from a free-kick and keeping his side within reach. Mbappe missed a clear chance to extend the lead midway through the half, firing wide from close range after an incisive pass from Endrick. However, Talavera refused to fade. A few minutes later, a flowing move down the right saw Farrando deliver across the face of goal for Nahuel Arroyo to finish from an angle."
Real Madrid escaped a scare to win 3-2 against third-division Talavera in the Copa del Rey, overcoming sustained late pressure. Madrid dominated possession but faced an organised, energetic Talavera side that defended intensely and launched dangerous counters. Guillermo Gonzalez produced key saves to keep Talavera within reach while Mbappe was initially denied before converting a 41st-minute penalty and forcing a deflected own goal that made it 2-0. Madrid controlled much of the second half, but Nahuel Arroyo pulled one back for Talavera. Deep into stoppage time Jude Bellingham conceded a dangerous free-kick as the hosts pressed for an equaliser.
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