Real Madrid travel to Talavera this evening. Follow all the action with our live commentary…
Xabi Alonso is already on the ice at Real Madrid and it’s hard to see him surviving if he arrives at third division Talavera in the Copa del Rey tonight.
Although the weekend’s victory at Alavés offered some respite, keeping them four points behind leaders Barcelona, the focus is still on the former Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Madrid midfielder.
It would be one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history if they fail to progress tonight against a team that plays in the same division as Madrid’s B team.
Indeed, Talavera are second having won just four of 16 league matches this season.
