Real Madrid’s young players helped the team secure a 3-2 win over Leganés in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Goals from Luka Modric and Endrick gave Madrid an early lead, but Juan Cruz tied the game at 2-2 for the hosts. Gonzalo García, 20, scored a 93rd-minute winner to seal the victory.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s youngsters, saying they contributed to the win despite some mistakes. The young players have been given minutes in key games due to Madrid’s defensive injury crisis, which has left them without three senior centre-backs. Ancelotti believes his young players will get better as the season progresses.
The win marked a significant milestone for Real Madrid, who face local rivals Atletico Madrid at home on Saturday and then visit Manchester City in their Champions League knockout round playoff first leg. With several key players injured or missing, Ancelotti has placed faith in his team’s youth academy to provide solutions.
Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/43708705/real-madrid-copa-del-rey-semis-young-stars-step-up