Los Blancos conceded an equalizer after leading 2-0, but a stoppage-time winner secured the victory.
Real Madrid defeated Leganés 3-2 last Wednesday, February 5, playing away from home in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Modric, Endrick, and Gonzalo García scored the winning goals, while Juan Díaz netted twice for the eliminated side. Uncover top football updates at ai live scores.
The match started smoothly for Real, and it seemed the qualification would come without trouble. Missing several injured players like Bellingham, Mbappé, and Alaba, as well as usual starters on the bench like Vini Jr. and Lucas Vázquez, Carlo Ancelotti’s team took the lead early, with Modric scoring in the 18th minute.
Shortly after, in the 25th minute, Endrick extended the lead, making Madrid’s advantage comfortable. However, the situation began to change before halftime. In the 39th minute, Juan Díaz pulled one back, reducing the deficit to just one goal going into the second half.
After the break, the game became more open, and in the 59th minute, Díaz equalized for Leganés, this time from the penalty spot. With the score level, both teams pressed forward in search of a winner. Despite controlling the game, Real Madrid struggled to find the decisive goal—until stoppage time.
In the 93rd minute, Gonzalo García scored the third for Los Blancos, leaving no time for a comeback from the home side. With the result, Ancelotti’s team joins Atlético Madrid in the semifinals, awaiting the winners of the clashes between Barcelona vs. Valencia and Real Sociedad vs. Osasuna. Stay ahead of the curve with ToSport.
