Kylian Mbappé Shines as Real Madrid Edges Past UnderDog

Real Madrid narrowly escaped a major upset in the Copa del Rey. They won 3-2 against a lower-league team, Talavera. The game was intense, with Talavera almost scoring twice in the first 40 minutes. But Mbappé stepped up, scoring from a penalty and setting up an own goal before halftime. Talavera fought back, scoring twice, but Madrid's goalkeeper saved the day with a crucial stop.Mbappé had a great game, scoring twice and getting close to a record. He now has 58 goals in 2025, just one short of Cristiano Ronaldo's record. The game showed Madrid's struggles, with many changes from their last match. Talavera's goalkeeper had a tough time, letting Mbappé's shot slip through. In the end, Madrid survived, but it wasn't pretty. The match had many close calls. Talavera almost scored early, and Madrid had chances but couldn't convert. Talavera's goalkeeper made a big save to keep them in the game. In the end, Madrid's experience and Mbappé's skill helped them win. But it was clear that Madrid needs to improve if they want to go far in the tournament.