Real Madrid are expected to address their defensive options in the summer, and signings could happen across all three positions in the backline. Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted as the new starting

Real Madrid came out looking for some payback in the latest “clasico” against Barcelona but ended up being embarrassed again.

Real Madrid will take on lowly local rivals Leganes while Barcelona are set to travel to Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, following the draw on Monday.

Real Madrid, by contrast, is closely associated with the Spanish royal family and Spanish nationalism. The club is renowned for its tendency to invest heavily in world soccer’s top stars, rather than relying on players developed from within.

Barcelona and Real Madrid remain on track to meet in the Copa del Rey semifinal or final after avoiding each other in Monday's quarterfinal draw.

Real Madrid are set to face Leganes in the quarter-finals of the Copa Del Rey, as confirmed in the official draw on Monday afternoon. Real Madrid are coming off the back of a 4-1 win vs Las Palmas, and now will have to face Leganes who defeated Almeria and Cartagena on their way to the last eight of the tournament.