Mon Jan 06 17:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Cruises to 2-0 Victory Over Deportiva Minera in Copa del Rey
**Cartagena, Spain** – Real Madrid comfortably defeated Segunda RFEF side Deportiva Minera 2-0 in their Copa del Rey debut, showcasing a blend of youth and experience. The match, played at the Municipal Cartagonova stadium, saw Carlo Ancelotti field a heavily rotated side, giving opportunities to several academy players.
Goals from Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga secured the victory for the reigning champions. Valverde’s powerful strike opened the scoring, capitalizing on a defensive error by Deportiva Minera. Camavinga added the second with a late header, expertly assisted by Fran García following a turnover. While young talents like Endrick and Arda Güler had opportunities to score, Deportiva Minera’s goalkeeper, Fran Martínez, put up a valiant fight, making several key saves.
The game also highlighted the potential of Real Madrid’s promising youngsters. Lorenzo and Aguado made their first-team debuts in defense, while Endrick, Arda Güler, and Brahim Díaz showed flashes of brilliance in attack. The match provided valuable experience for the young players as they faced a determined opponent.
Despite the significant difference in league standing, Deportiva Minera played with heart and determination, creating a few scoring chances of their own. One shot from Omar Perdomo nearly surprised Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, narrowly missing the target.
The victory sends Real Madrid into the next round of the Copa del Rey, while the focus now shifts to Vinicius Junior’s potential suspension following his red card in the previous match. The extent of his ban will determine whether he’ll be available for future matches, including the Supercopa de España.
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