Real Madrid will look to secure their position in the round of 16 when they take on fourth division side Deportiva Minera on Monday night in the Copa del Rey.
La Liga leaders will see the adjustment as preparation for the Spanish Super Cup, which begins in Saudi Arabia next week.
The president of Deportiva Minera has reduced the value of their Copa del Rey clash, but it will be attractive to see how the club performs in front of a packed crowd.
The Fourth Department team overcame the impediment in the second round against Alavés. Sandji Baradji’s goal in the 107th minute was disallowed by a penalty from García and the match went to a penalty shootout where Ceportiva Minera had the last word.
Real Madrid enter the Copa del Rey fixture back of a 2-1 comeback win over Valencia, courtesy of a last-gasp winner from Bellingham. They came from behind with 10 men to win a La Liga game for the first time in 25 years.
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The Sporting News takes a look at the key highlights of this game, adding how to watch, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Here’s how to watch this Copa del Rey match in the United States:
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This Copa del Rey clash takes place at the Estadio Cartagonova in Cartagena, Spain and kicks off on Monday, January 6 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how this was in the United States:
Morante Bernal will serve his suspension after receiving a card in the last home game.
La Deportiva Minera will field a strong eleven that beat a La Liga club in the last game. Pipo will play against Madrid in a 4-4-2, with Omar Perdomo and Francis Ferrón up front.
Deportiva Minera predicted XI (4-4-2, left): Pujante (GK) – Heredero, Morante, Romero, García – Pipo, Britos, Petcoff, Beltrán – Perdomo, Ferrón.
Injured:Suspended: Morante Bernal
Carlo Ancelotti may rotate his squad for the Copa del Rey clash as they head to Cartagena to face a 4th-tier club. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Eder Militao remain sidelined due to injuries.
Vinicius Jr, who played for Valencia after serving his suspension, received a red card upon his return and will remain absent. Fran García will once again take the place of Dani Ceballos and Brahim Díaz will once again take the place of Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid’s predicted XI (4-2-3-1, left): Courtois (Goalkeeper) – Vázquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garci – Valverde, Camavinga – Rodrygo, Bellingham, Brahim – Mbappé
Injured: Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Eder Militao. Suspended: Vinicius Jr.
Discounted ticket costs could make Deportiva Minera money from this match, but a victory is just a fantasy.
The hosts beat the relegation club from La Liga, but it would be very easy for Madrid to check the price in the round of 16. We expect a dominant win from Real Madrid on Monday.
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