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Alonso Defends Mbappé's Full Shift in Real Madrid's Tense 3-2 Copa del Rey Win Over Talavera

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Following Real Madrid's hard-fought 3-2 victory over third-division Talavera in the Copa del Rey, manager Xabi Alonso stood by his decision to keep Kylian Mbappé on for all 93 minutes despite the late scare, praising the forward's goal-scoring impact amid a gritty comeback attempt by the hosts.