Real Madrid Visits Alcoyano in Copa del Rey

Time to get serious. All favorites to win the Copa del Rey will debut in the Round of 32, including Real Madrid. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti led Los Blancos to their last Copa del Rey title in 2014. That’s one of the reasons why the front office decided to bring him back.

As expected, Alcoyano comes in as the betting online underdog at +1000, but Getafe just proved that Madrid isn’t invincible. Los Azulones pulled off the upset in La Liga while offering a +550 price.

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid 2022 Copa del Rey Round of 32

Alcoyano: Nothing to Lose

When you play in Division 2-B, playing host to Real Madrid is one of the best things that can happen to you. First of all, you’ve a guaranteed sold-out match. Secondly, knowing that all sports betting enthusiasts will be watching provides some extra motivation.

Alcoyano started its Copa del Rey journey in the first round. They defeated Division 3 Badajoz 3-0 on the road. Mourad Daoudi El Ghezouani, Jona Mejia, and Angel Lopez were the scorers. Badajoz finished the game with 10 players.

In the second round, Alcoyano eliminated Levante (La Liga) after an epic battle that needed a penalty shootout. The game ended 3-3, with Mourad as the Man of the Match after scoring twice. This time, Alcoyano was the one who finished the game with 10 players after Lopez got a red card.

During the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Jose Figueras emerged as the hero that Alcoyano needed. He stopped three shots, leading them to a 3-1 victory. Alcoyano was one of four teams that eliminated a team from La Liga despite playing in an inferior division.

No major injuries to report here. Alcoyano’s expected lineup: Jose Figueras; Manuel Castellano, Carlos Blanco, Primitivo Ferriz, Pablo Carbonell; Javier Gaspar, Imanol Garcia, Juan Casanova, Javier Guillen; Daniel Vega, Mourad Daoudi El Ghezouani.

Real Madrid: A Lot to Lose

Los Blancos started 2022 by losing 1-0 to Getafe. They controlled the game with 14 shots and 74 percent of possession, but Getafe was more effective. Real Madrid really missed Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal, who couldn’t play due to injury.

“We lacked concentration. It’s not easy to play again after time off, but that’s just making excuses. We didn’t play well and as I said, we didn’t deserve to win it, but I don’t think we should have lost either,” said Ancelotti to the press after the game.

Losing to Alcoyano would be a catastrophe, like the one they suffered in 2009 against Alcorcon. Back then, Real Madrid lost the first leg 4-0 and won the second one 1-0. It was also in the Round of 32, but now only one match is played.

I expect Ancelotti to make several changes in the starting lineup, but that shouldn’t affect the soccer odds. Real Madrid’s alternative squad includes players such as Eden Hazard, Federico Valverde, Marcelo and Isco. All of them would be starters on pretty much any other La Liga team.

Carvajal and Gareth Bale won’t be available. Real Madrid’s expected lineup: Thibaut Courtois; Nacho, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Marcelo; Federico Valverde, Casemiro, Isco; Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard, Mariano Diaz.

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid Head to Head

• Previous Matches: 11
• Arsenal Victories: 3 (13 goals)
• Manchester City Victories: 6 (28 goals)
• Draws: 2

Last season, Alcorcon pulled off the upset against Real Madrid in the third round. The game went to extra time and finished 2-1. Eder Militao opened the can for Real Madrid, but Jose Solbes and Juanan scored for Alcoyano to complete the comeback.

Los Blancos defeated Alcoyano for the last time in the 2012-13 season.

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid Game Information

Date: Wednesday

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

Location: Campo Municipal El Collao

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid Live Stream: fuboTV

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid Betting Lines

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid Prediction

Having lost to Getafe will make Real Madrid not underestimate Alcoyano. Los Blancos have enough talent to win it all but need to be more consistent.

Their two losses in La Liga were on the road and, that’s why I think Alcoyano will put up a fight. However, I think Ancelotti won’t allow another upset to happen. If things get complicated, Karim Benzema will come to the rescue. Vinicius Junior is expected to return, so he could help as well.

Both teams will score, that’s why our football prediction, besides Madrid winning, is the total going over.

Score Prediction: Real Madrid 3, Alcoyano 1

Pick: Over 3 Goals (-110)