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Sin problemas, Real Madrid goleó en la Copa del Rey

Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey without any problems

With goals from Valverde, Camavinga, Modric, and a brace from Arda Güler, Real Madrid cruised past Deportiva Minera to secure their spot in the Copa del Rey Round of 16.

Real Madrid faced no significant challenges in this Round of 32 matchup against Deportiva Minera, a fourth-division Spanish side. The match concluded with a dominant 5-0 victory for Los Blancos, who registered 33 shots, 21 on target, compared to just four attempts and one shot on goal from their opponents.

Madrid Dominates the Pitch

The goals at Estadio Cartagonova came early and often. Federico Valverde opened the scoring just five minutes into the game, followed by Eduardo Camavinga’s strike in the 13th minute. Arda Güler shone with a brace, scoring in the 28th and 88th minutes, while Luka Modric added the fourth goal in the 55th minute.

Arda Güler marcó doblete/Imagen: X (@realmadrid)
Arda Güler scored a double/Image: X (@realmadrid)

Notably, this match marked Modric’s first-ever goal in the Copa del Rey, a surprising milestone considering the Croatian midfielder’s more than a decade-long tenure with Real Madrid.

Although Real Madrid started the match with a relatively rotated squad, stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. entered the pitch during the final stages. However, their presence was not crucial, as Deportiva Minera failed to threaten Madrid throughout the match.

Primer gol de Modric en Copa del Rey/Imagen: X (@realmadrid)
Modric’s first goal in Copa del Rey/Image: X (@realmadrid)

Spanish Super Cup: Madrid’s Next Target

With this emphatic victory, Real Madrid advances to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 and now shifts focus to their next challenge: the Spanish Super Cup. On Thursday, January 9, they will face Mallorca in Saudi Arabia, aiming to secure a spot in the final and claim their first title of 2025.