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Talavera vs Real Madrid Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Dec 17, 2025 10:00 AM ET

Talavera hosts Real Madrid this Wednesday, Dec. 17, for the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey.

Xabi Alonso’s side enters this match sitting 2nd in LaLiga with 39 points after 17 games and a record of twelve wins, three draws, and two losses.

Talavera’s team, for its part, is currently in 19th place in Primera Federacion Group A with 15 points after 16 matches and a record of four wins, three draws, and nine losses.

Real Madrid arrives in good form and spirits, having defeated Alaves 2-0 in their most recent game.

Talavera, on the other hand, won its most recent Copa del Rey match. They defeated Malaga 2-1 in the last round.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, team news, and predicted lineups.

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Where to Watch Talavera vs Real Madrid

The Talavera vs Real Madrid match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through ESPN Select.

In Spain, it will also be available through fuboTV, while in the UK, it will be available on Premier Sports.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App
United Kingdom	Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player
Spain	TVE La 1, RTVE Play, Movistar+, fuboTV

Injuries and Predicted Lineups for Talavera and Real Madrid

Talavera

Goalkeeper: Gonzalez.
Defenders: Gallardo, Lopez, S. Molina, Cuenca.
Midfielders: Montero, Pitu, Capo, Arroyo.
Forwards: Di Renzo, A Molina.

Valen Gomez (suspended) is out for the home side.

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Lunin.
Defenders: Garcia, Asencio, Carreras, Valdepenas.
Midfielders: Ceballos, Tchouameni.
Forwards: Rodrygo, Mastantuono, Diaz, Garcia.

Dani Carvajal (knee), Ferland Mendy (muscle), Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), and Eder Militao (hamstring) are all out for the away side, while Eduardo Camavinga (ankle) and David Alaba (muscle) are doubtful.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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