- Real Madrid defeated Deportiva Minera 5-0 in the Round of 32 of the Spanish Copa del Rey
- The match was played in Cartagena, as Deportiva Minera’s stadium could not host the game
- Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler, Luka Modric, and Güler again scored the goals for Real Madrid
- The win marks Real Madrid’s most dominant victory of the season, with over 30 shots registered and several clear chances missed
- The match served as preparation for Real Madrid’s participation in the Spanish Super Cup, where they will face Mallorca on Thursday
Key Takeaways:
Real Madrid began their Spanish Copa del Rey campaign with a resounding 5-0 win over amateur side Deportiva Minera in the Round of 32. The match was played in Cartagena, as the fourth-division club’s stadium was unable to host the game. Real Madrid’s players, featuring a heavily rotated squad, dominated the game from the start, with Federico Valverde opening the scoring in the 5th minute. Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler added to the tally in the 13th and 28th minutes, respectively.
🏁 @DeportivaMinera 0-5 @RealMadridEN
⚽ 5' @FedeeValverde
⚽ 13' @Camavinga
⚽ 28' @10ArdaGuler
⚽ 55' @LukaModric10
⚽ 88' @10ArdaGuler#LaCopaMola | @Emirates pic.twitter.com/GGxwuiTGw4— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 6, 2025
In the second half, Luka Modric scored in the 55th minute to make it 4-0, and Güler sealed the win with his second goal of the night two minutes before full time. The victory marks Real Madrid’s most dominant win of the season, with the team registering over 30 shots and missing several clear chances. The Copa del Rey has not been a frequent trophy for Real Madrid in recent years, with the club claiming it only once since 2014, most recently in 2023. Last season, Los Merengues were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Atletico Madrid. The draw for the next round will take place on Wednesday, with matches scheduled for later this month.
Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti will likely be pleased with the performance, which served as preparation for the team’s participation in the Spanish Super Cup later this week. Los Blancos will face Mallorca on Thursday, and if they emerge victorious, they will meet either Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao in Sunday’s final.