Copa Del Rey
2025-02-05 - Leganes vs Real Madrid
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Copa Del Rey - Quarter-Finals
Estadio Municipal de Butarque (Leganes), Spain
Wednesday, 5th February 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Leganes
Leganes, currently in La Liga 2, have as already exceeded expectations by reaching this stage of the Copa del Rey. The team has played disciplined football throughout the competition but can also attack displays, particularly at home. Their confidence will be boosted by the fact that they have troubled Madrid in the past—famously knocking them out of the Copa del Rey in 2018. While their usual style leans towards defensive organisation, they may take a more adventurous approach, given Madrid’s defensive struggles.
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti’s squad is dealing with a severe injury crisis, with key players like Kylian Mbappe, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Jude Bellingham, and Antonio Rudiger sidelined. This weakens their defence significantly, making them vulnerable against an energetic Leganes side. However, Madrid’s attack remains strong, with players like Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo expected to make an impact. Given their recent loss to Espanyol in La Liga, Madrid will be eager to bounce back, but defensive instability could make this game more complicated than it should be.
The Betting Verdict
As a knockout game, both teams will push forward, primarily if an early goal is scored. Madrid will dominate possession, but Leganes will have counter-attacking chances, exploiting the weakened Madrid defence. An open game with end-to-end action seems likely, making the Over 2.5 Goals market the best option. With Real Madrid’s defensive woes and Leganes’ potential to capitalise on home advantage, this match has the makings of a high-scoring encounter. Expect both teams to contribute to the goal count.
The Pick :
Leganes 2-2 Real Madrid
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Over 2.5 Goals at odds of 1.80 with Bet365
