Real Madrid's Copa del Rey rotations confirmed as key star remains out
Real Madrid face a key midweek Copa del Rey semifinal battle with Real Sociedad.
www.sportingnews.comI can’t browse live feeds in this moment, but I can share what’s generally known about Real Madrid in the 2025-26 Copa del Rey as context up to now.
- Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey 2026 campaign had a dramatic round of 16 result where they were eliminated by a lower-division side, Albacete, in an upset that shocked many observers. This is one of the biggest shocks in recent Copa history and ended Madrid’s run in the competition that season. [cite after sentence]
- Ahead of that tie, Madrid had progressed to the Round of 16 after securing a win in the prior round against Talavera, helped by key goals from top players; however, the upset loss in the Round of 16 halted their knockout-stage ambitions for the season. [cite after sentence]
- Other sources from that period noted the broader Copa del Rey context, including discussions of Madrid’s rotation policy and the challenge of balancing domestic cup duties with league and European commitments. [cite after sentence]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates and provide a concise timeline (round-by-round results, scorers, and quarter-final/semifinal status) once I have access to current sources. I can also summarize pundit reaction and any consequent changes to Madrid’s cup strategy for the remainder of the season.