Real Madrid travels to face third-division Talavera in the Copa del Rey Round of 32. Get the preview, team news, predicted lineups, and where to watch live.

Real Madrid sits fifth in the UCL, while ManCity is two points back in ninth. This will be the 15th all-time meeting between the two teams, all of which have come in the Champions League. Real Madrid has won the last three matchups, knocking City out in the Play-offs last year.

Real Madrid TV has been highlighting since last weekend the Vinícius incident in Vitoria that the club firmly believes should have resulted in a clear penalty.

Vinicius Junior, who had been relatively invisible all night long, bested Jonny Otto down the left flank with a blistering run that ended with a pass across the face of goal to his fellow countryman Rodrygo. The Brazilian calmly slotted home his first league goal in nearly 12 months to give Real Madrid the lead.

Kylian Mbappé has trained separately from his Real Madrid teammates, putting in doubt his availability for the Champions League match against Manchester City on Wednesday.

The 16th match week of the La Liga season sees Real Madrid traveling away from home to take on Deportivo Alaves at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves are 18 points apart in the La Liga table.

Alaves were left to reflect on a night of fine margins after their 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid, a match that hinged on key moments and sparked debate long after the final whistle. Despite pushing the