Tue Jan 07 14:54:11 IST 2025: ## Real Madrid Cruise to Copa del Rey Victory with 5-0 Rout
**Cartagena, Spain** – Real Madrid secured their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a commanding 5-0 victory over fourth-tier Club Deportiva Minera on Monday night. A brace from young star Arda Güler highlighted a dominant performance that saw goals from Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, and Luka Modric.
Valverde opened the scoring with a stunning volley after just five minutes, setting the tone for the match. Camavinga quickly followed suit with a powerful header, and Güler added a third before the half-hour mark to put the game beyond doubt. Despite a long-range effort from Minera’s Omar Perdomo that narrowly missed, Real Madrid controlled the game throughout.
Luka Modric, praised by manager Carlo Ancelotti as a “gift for football,” added a fourth goal with a skillful finish, eliciting cheers from the festive Cartagonova stadium crowd. Güler then capped off the scoring with his second goal in the closing minutes. Despite the heavy defeat, Minera goalkeeper Fran Martinez put in a commendable performance, making several key saves.
Ancelotti lauded Modric’s commitment, highlighting his exemplary work ethic as a role model for the younger players. He also praised the positive atmosphere, noting the players’ interaction with the fans after the match. Valverde, in his post-match comments, expressed his happiness at contributing goals but emphasized his overall role in helping the team.
The victory comes as Real Madrid sit atop La Liga with 43 points, two ahead of Atletico Madrid. Their convincing Copa del Rey win further solidifies their strong form heading into the next stage of the competition.
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