Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his side's young players for stepping up and making the difference as they earned a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Leganes in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a largely second-string team on Wednesday.

Young Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia headed home a 93rd minute winner to put his side into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 3-2 victory at Leganes on Wednesday.Gonzalo was on hand to head home with one of the final touches of the game and book Madrid's ticket to the semi-final.

Short-handed Real Madrid kicks off its Copa del Rey tournament Tuesday away from home against Leganés in the quarterfinal round.