Leganes vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Copa del Rey, February 5, 2025
Leganes vs Real Madrid Preview
- Tournament: Copa del Rey
- Date: Wednesday, February 5
- Kick-off Time: 8:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Spain
Real Madrid will travel to Leganes for the Copa del Rey quarter-final game of the 2024/25 season at Estadio Municipal de Butarque. Los Blancos have been in excellent form in their recent games but suffered a shocking defeat to Espanyol in their last game.
Hosts Leganes are one of the struggling teams in Spain this season and have tallied only 23 points from their last 22 games. They are sitting just above the relegation zone in the 16th position and have registered 38 shots, 1,227 passes and 36.2% possession in the last five games. Juan Cruz is the leading goalscorer with only four goals whereas Dani Raba is leading the assists chart with only four to his name.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid had a stellar start to the new campaign and are sitting at the top of the table with 49 points after 22 games. Los Blancos have lost only thrice this season and have tallied 100 shots, 3,044 passes and 65.5% possession in their last five La Liga games. Kylian Mbappé is the top scorer with 15 goals followed by Vini Jr with eight. Jude Bellingham is leading the assists board with six to his name.
Leganes Team News
Leganes would be without the services of Renato Tapia and Enric Franquesa due to their injury troubles. The home side does not have any other major injury concerns for this cup tie.
Real Madrid Team News
As for Real Madrid, they would be without the services of Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal due to their long-term injuries. Eduardo Camavinga is expected to make his return to the midfield overcoming his muscular problem.
Leganes vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups
Leganes predicted lineup (5-4-1):
Goalkeeper: Dmitrovic
Defenders: Alti, Rosier, Gonzalez, Nastasic, Cruz
Midfielders: De la Fuente, Cisse, Neyou, Brasanac
Forwards: Raba
Real Madrid predicted lineup: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Courtois
Defenders: Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy
Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham
Forwards: Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 15 times in the past, with Real Madrid winning 11 of those games. Leganes have won only two ties between both sides, whereas the remaining two games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| November 24, 2024 | Leganes 0-3 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| July 19, 2020 | Leganes 2-2 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| October 30, 2019 | Real Madrid 5-0 Leganes | La Liga |
| April 15, 2019 | Leganes 1-1 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| January 16, 2019 | Leganes 1-0 Real Madrid | Copa del Rey |
Key Players to Watch in Leganes vs Real Madrid
Juan Cruz (Leganes)
Juan Cruz plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for the home side and signed a four-year contract with Leganes this summer. He made an appearance in almost every La Liga game this season, recording five goals and two assists in the process.
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
The Frenchman is regarded as one of the best players in the world but has made a slow start to his debut campaign for Los Blancos. The 26-year-old has been on fire in recent games and has made 24 goal contributions in the 2024/25 campaign. So far, Mbappe has scored 21 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions and has an xG of 3.38 in his last five matches.
Leganes vs Real Madrid Prediction
Just like every season, Leganes would struggle to muster any sort of confidence while entering this game against the league leaders. Leganes are sitting at the bottom half of the league standings and an unworldly effort is required to get out of the drop zone. They are sitting just two points above the relegation zone and find themselves scrambling for points at this stage of the season.
As for Real Madrid, they are expected to get an easy three points against the hosts this year. Los Blancos sustained a shocking 1-0 defeat to Espanyol in their latest domestic tie despite having the second best away form in the Spanish to-flight. Real Madrid will look to ensure they maintain their dominance in the Copa del Rey and book their spot in the semi-finals.
Predicted Score: Leganes 0-3 Real Madrid
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Where to Watch Leganes vs Real Madrid Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| Spain | DAZN Spain |
| India | gxr.world |
FAQs
Q. When is Leganes vs Real Madrid?
The Leganes vs Real Madrid game will be played on 5th February at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.
Q. Where to watch Leganes vs Real Madrid live for free?
The game between Leganes and Real Madrid can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Leganes vs Real Madrid?
The predicted score for Leganes vs Real Madrid is 0-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Leganes vs Real Madrid?
Both Leganes and Real Madrid played 15 games. Real Madrid recorded 11 wins, Leganes managed two whereas the other two games ended in a draw.