Real Madrid fulfilled the predictions, crushed the modest CD Minera and reached the 8th round of the Copa del Rey

Real Madrid debuted in the Copa del Rey with a resounding 5-0 win against CD Mineraa humble team from the Third Federation (Fifth Division), in Cartagena. With a team full of substitutes and youth players, Carlo Ancelotti took the opportunity to rest key figures such as Courtois, Rüdiger, Bellingham and Rodrygo, while Vinícius Jr. and Mbappé entered only in the last 30 minutes. It was enough for him to secure the victory and get into the round of 8.

The midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric and Fede Valverde were the pillars of the white teamproviding dynamism, experience and quality to maintain total control of the match in a formation with many youth players.

On offense, Arda Guler and Brahim Díaz stood out, whose good performance overshadowed Endrick’s game. The Brazilian was erratic in front of goal and once again missed the opportunity to claim a place in the starting 11. The young attacker failed to capitalize on the several clear chances he had and could not erase the frustration from his face.

Real Madrid won without problems and advances in the Copa del Rey

From the first minute, Real Madrid made clear its favoritism. Fede Valverde opened the scoring at minute 5 with an acrobatic finish after a short clearance in the six-yard box. At 13 minutes, Camavinga extended the lead with a precise header, and at 28 minutes, the Turkish Arda Guler showed his talent with a powerful shot from the crescent that sealed the score at 3-0 before the break.

In the second half, the script did not change. Modric scored the fourth goal in the 54th after a brilliant team playand Guler closed the win in the 87th, pushing a precise center from Fran García, who was a constant danger on the left wing. With his double and great performance, the young Turk established himself as the figure of the match.

Real Madrid, multiple champions of Spain and Europe, dominated from start to finish, playing almost the entire game on the opponent’s field. CD Minera, which reached this stage after eliminating Alavés on penalties, could do little in the face of the overwhelming superiority of the whites.

Now, Real Madrid hopes to meet its rival in the round of 16, which will be drawn this Wednesday in the Soccer City of Las Rozas. The matches of the next phase will be played between January 14 and 16, while the grand final will be on April 26 at the La Cartuja Stadium, in Seville.