Real Madrid sailed through to the Copa del Rey last 16 with a commanding 5-0 victory over fourth-tier side Deportivo Minera on Monday.
Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, and Arda Guler each found the net in the first half for the Spanish champions. Veteran midfielder Luka Modric added a fourth before Guler secured his second goal, sealing an emphatic win.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti rested several key players ahead of the Spanish Super Cup starting in Saudi Arabia later this week, with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior making appearances as second-half substitutes.
Valverde opened the scoring with a volley at the back post early in the match, setting the tone for Madrid’s dominance. Camavinga doubled the lead after 13 minutes with a precise header. Young talent Endrick nearly added a third before Guler capitalized on a deflection after cutting in from the right.
Brahim Díaz struck the post early in the second half, and Modric, at 39 years old, extended the lead with a curling effort. Guler completed the rout in the final moments, tapping in after Fran García’s assist, marking a standout performance for the Turkish playmaker.
Elsewhere, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid also progressed to the next round, while holders Athletic Bilbao narrowly advanced on penalties against third-tier Logroñés.
The draw for the next round is set for Wednesday, with fixtures scheduled between January 14 and 16.
Reference(s):
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