Two clubs chasing the Copa del Rey will do battle today in a match between Cornella and Real Madrid. The Spanish clash scheduled for 3 p.m. ET will be held at the Nou Municipal de Cornella in Cornella de Llobregat and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports en Español.
What They're Saying
Cornella captain David Garcia (via Inside Spanish Football): "We've always been a very familiar club, serious and professional. We have a great dressing room here and that means that anything is possible. We are living a dream and enjoying every minute of it. As a young man, I studied two Bachelor degrees so I could have a number of career options. I always enjoyed the world of health and dentistry ultimately called me. All my patients have wished me luck for the game against Real Madrid."
Cornella manager Jordi Roger (via Inside Spanish Football): "We have the desire to compete. Alcorcón and Real Unión de Irún are two sides who have already eliminated Real Madrid in the past. They're an example of hope and motivation for the players, but we know this is going to be very difficult. We're playing against what surely must be considered the best team in the world."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Real Madrid's Asier Illarramendi has just two starts for the club this season. The 24-year-old is averaging 1.1 interceptions and one take-on.
Cornella's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Segovia, Pere, Dani Martí, Borja, Israel, David, Joel, Gómez, óscar Muñoz, Gallar, Boniquet
Real Madrid's Projected Lineup (4-4-2 double six): Navas; Arbeloa, Nacho, Varane, Carvajal; Isco, Khedira, Illarramendi, James; Benzema, Chicharito
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licesned data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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