Thu Feb 06 00:40:00 IST 2025: ## Real Madrid’s Young Star Jacobo Ramón Ready for Copa Del Rey Debut
**MADRID** – With Real Madrid’s Rüdiger and Alaba sidelined, 20-year-old Castilla defender Jacobo Ramón is poised for a potential first-team start in the Copa del Rey against Leganés. Ramón, a product of Real Madrid’s youth academy, La Fábrica, has impressed with his performances for Castilla, contributing to three wins and a draw in his recent matches. His strong aerial ability, thanks to his 1.96m height, and adept ball control have earned him comparisons to Virgil van Dijk.
His path to the first team has been marked by injury setbacks earlier in the season. However, he’s now fully recovered and has caught the eye of manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has publicly stated Ramón is a viable option “in case of emergency.” Ancelotti’s confidence is further bolstered by Ramón’s impressive preseason performances and close relationships with Alaba and Rüdiger, who have mentored him.
Ramón’s talent hasn’t gone unnoticed; several European clubs have expressed interest, but the player and his representatives are committed to Real Madrid, where he’s under contract until 2028. His journey has been one of perseverance; he almost left La Fábrica at 15 due to growth-related injury concerns, but the club recognized his potential and kept faith in him. Now, he’s ready to seize his opportunity.
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