Real Madrid sailed through to the Copa del Rey last 16 with a commanding 5-0 victory against fourth-tier side Deportivo Minera on Monday.
Federico Valverde set the tone early, volleying home at the back post to give Los Blancos the lead. Just 13 minutes into the match, Eduardo Camavinga doubled the advantage with a powerful header.
Young talent Arda Guler made his mark by cutting in from the right and scoring with the aid of a deflection, putting Real Madrid firmly in control before halftime.
Despite resting several key players ahead of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia later this week, including Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior who appeared only as second-half substitutes, Real Madrid remained dominant.
Brahim Díaz struck the post early in the second half as the visitors continued to press. The experienced Luka Modrić, at 39 years old, showcased his enduring class with a neat curling effort to make it 4-0.
In the closing moments, Guler secured his second goal of the night, tapping in after a setup by Fran García, cementing a fine 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 Copa del Rey last 16 is set for Wednesday, with fixtures scheduled between January 14 and 16.
