Real Madrid Thrash Minera to reach Copa Del Rey Last 16

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Real Madrid cruised through to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a comfortable 5-0 win at fourth-tier minnows Deportivo Minera on Monday.

Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler struck in the first half for the dominant Spanish champions.

Veteran Luka Modric scored the fourth before Guler slotted in his second to complete the run.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti rested several key players ahead of the Spanish Super Cup that starts in Saudi Arabia later this week, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior only appearing as second-half substitutes.

Valverde volleyed home at the back post early on to help Madrid take control and Camavinga doubled the lead after 13 minutes with a header.

Endrick came close to adding a third for Los Blancos before Guler struck with a deflection after cutting in from the right.

Brahim Diaz hit the post early in the second half before 39-year-old midfielder Modric chipped in with a neat curling effort.

Guler finished with ease at the death after Fran Garcia ate him up for a good night for the Turkish playmaker.

On Saturday, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also qualified for the next round, while holders Athletic Bilbao scraped through on penalties against third-tier Logrones.

The draw for the next round will take place on Wednesday, with the matches to take place between the 14th and 16th. January.

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