Real Madrid sailed through to the Copa del Rey last 16 with a comfortable 5-0 victory at fourth-tier minnows Deportivo Minera on Monday.
Federico Valverde opened the scoring early, volleying home at the back post to set the tone for the match. Eduardo Camavinga doubled the lead after 13 minutes with a commanding header, asserting Madrid’s dominance.
Young talent Arda Guler struck next, capitalizing with the aid of a deflection after skillfully cutting in from the right. Endrick came close to adding a third for Los Blancos, showcasing the depth of Madrid’s attacking options.
In the second half, veteran midfielder Luka Modric made it 4-0 with a neat curling effort, demonstrating his enduring quality on the pitch at 39 years old. Guler sealed the rout with his second goal, tapping in after being set up by Fran Garcia, capping off a fine night for the Turkish playmaker.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti rested several key players ahead of the Spanish Super Cup starting in Saudi Arabia later this week, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior only appearing as second-half substitutes.
On Saturday, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also eased into the next round, while holders Athletic Bilbao scraped through on penalties against third-tier Logrones.
The draw for the next round takes place on Wednesday, with fixtures scheduled between January 14-16.
