The clash may look like a David and Goliath affair in favor of Los Blancos.
But the truth reveals that Real Madrid will have to overcome a mammoth battle during ninety minutes of football as the Spanish giants need to overturn a 4-0 deficit suffered in the first leg away to Alcorcon.
Match analysis and explanations
It’s hard to believe that even a 5-1 victory at home to Alcorcon will oust Real Madrid from the Spanish Copa del Rey on Tuesday evening.
Yet, this is the reality and only a ‘miracle’ will power Los Blancos through to the next stage of the tournament.
On paper, Real Madrid certainly have what it takes to sink Alcorcon by a great margin and ultimately make into the fourth round of the tournament that was won by FC Barcelona last season.
But with all the pressure, the psychological battles against their opponents, and Manuel Pellegrini’s injury concerns ahead of this important clash, Real Madrid’s fate is more likely to present disaster than success.
However, football is an unpredictable game and Los Blancos could still overturn the tables around by reducing Alcorcon to what they truly are – a third tier side yet to taste La Liga football.
If Alcorcon score at least one goal, then Real Madrid will have to win by a five-goal margin if they are to reach the next stage.
Meanwhile, a 4-0 win for Los Blancos during the ninety minutes of play will send the game into extra-time whereas a clean sheet plus a five-goal margin for the Spanish Giants will oust minnows Alcorcon from the Copa del Rey for good.
Ronaldo-less Real Madrid obliged to get a flurry of goals
Real Madrid fans should not expect to be thrilled with fierce runs and goals by Cristiano Ronaldo as the 94 million euro signing will finally not make his long-awaited return to football against Alcorcon on Tuesday.
The Portuguese star is still following a fitness program after encountering complications in the recovery of his ankle injury.
Therefore, Manuel Pellegrini and the players that will feature in the cup on Tuesday will remain under pressure to break down Alcorcon to the very last piece.
Of course, Real Madrid have managed to win 5-0 already this season – that was against Xerez in the Spanish La Liga.
However, among those five goals, two went to the currently-injured Cristiano Ronaldo.
The question of how Manuel Pellegrini is going to have the better of his players to score a lot without conceding is yet to be answered.
What Real Madrid will definitely have to break down is Alcorcon’s pride and desire to qualify and celebrate at the Santiago Bernabeu.
It’s perhaps easy for Real Madrid fans to wish a thumping score line in favor of their team.
But will minnows Alcorcon concede such a disastrous result after realizing a once-in-a-life-time achievement against the giants from the Spanish capital?
