Real Madrid have come under sharp criticism from an opposing player after narrowly avoiding an upset in a tense Copa del Rey encounter, with the rival camp left frustrated by how close they came to eliminating the Spanish giants.

Despite eventually progressing, Madrid were pushed to the limit and appeared vulnerable for long spells of the match. The underdogs matched them in intensity, pressed aggressively, and created several moments that threatened to derail Los Blancos’ cup ambitions.

Speaking after the game, one of the opposition’s standout performers did not hide his disappointment, describing the experience as “unbelievable” given how the contest unfolded. He suggested that Real Madrid were fortunate to survive, insisting his team deserved more from the tie based on their performance and chances created.

The comments highlighted lingering concerns around Madrid’s defensive organisation and game management, particularly against energetic and fearless opponents. While the result keeps Carlo Ancelotti’s side alive in the competition, the performance raised questions about consistency and focus at this stage of the season.

Real Madrid will now shift attention to upcoming domestic and European fixtures, knowing improvements are needed if they are to avoid similar scares in future knockout matches.