The away team quickly regained control of the game and in the 18th minute, Rodrygo broke through and crossed for Modric to decisively score, opening the score 1-0 for Real Madrid. 7 minutes later, young talent Endrick took advantage of a mistake by the Leganes defense to quickly shoot, doubling the gap to 2-0 for the “White Vultures”.
At the end of the first half, Leganes were unexpectedly awarded a penalty and Juan narrowed the score to 1-2. In the 59th minute, Real Madrid’s defense was again unfocused and Juan finished quickly in the penalty area, completing his double and equalizing 2-2 for Leganes.
The of the match continued to escalate. In the 75th minute, Brahim Diaz hit the Leganes crossbar and the home team responded when Dani Raba fired a powerful shot but was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Lunin.
Real Madrid’s mettle was demonstrated in the 90+3 minute, young talent Gonzalo Garcia headed in from close range, sealing a 3-2 victory and sending Real Madrid into the semi-finals of the King’s Cup.