Real Madrid begins its journey in the Copa del Rey this evening. Ancelotti’s men travel to the Cartagonova stadium, where they will face Deportiva Minera for the first time in official competition in a single-match round of 16 match (7 p.m.).
Our team approaches this duel after having won against Valence at Mestalla, a victory which allowed him to take the lead in La Liga. From now on, the objective is to qualify for the round of 16 of the Cup, before traveling to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to try to retain their title in the Spanish Super Cup. This will already be the second match in which Real Madrid takes part in a month of January with a demanding schedule, with matches in four different competitions.
“The Cup is an important competition and we approach it with enthusiasm,” Ancelotti said in press conference. The Italian summoned 23 players for this meeting. One of the keys to progressing to the next round will be to give continuity to the team’s current excellent form in attack. She has found the net in her last eight matches played, for a total of 21 goals.
The forces of Deportiva Minera
Our opponent reached the round of 16 after beating Tudelano away from home in the previous rounds (0-5), then eliminating Alavés at home during the penalty shootout (2-2). Currently, the Murcian team is eighth in Group 4 of the Second Federation with 17 points.
