The 2025–26 campaign offers a fresh start for Real Madrid, one that kicks off against an inferior opponent in third-tier side Talavera. The club, currently 19th in its section of the Primera Federación, has lost eight of its last 13 matches across all competitions.

This article originally appeared on Pro Soccer Wire: Gijon vs. Valencia: Copa del Rey betting odds, prediction, pick Sporting Gijón hosts Valencia for a Copa del Rey round of 32 matchup on Tuesday. The home side currently sits in seventh place in the second division and hasn't been in the top flight since 2017.

A whole host of leading players at La Liga giants Real Madrid sat out group training at the club’s base on Tuesday.This comes amid the ongoing personnel crisis in Xabi Alonso’s ranks.Real Madrid

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash between Sporting Gijon and Valencia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.