Real Madrid will look to secure their place in the round of 16 when they face fourth-tier side Deportiva Minera on Monday night in the Copa del Rey.
La Liga leaders will view the match as preparation for the Spanish Super Cup which is due to start in Saudi Arabia next week.
Deportiva Minera president has reduced the price of their Copa del Rey clash, but it will be interesting to see how the club perform in front of a packed crowd.
The fourth division team overcame the obstacle in the second round against Alaves. Sandji Baradji’s goal in the 107th minute was canceled out by a Garcia penalty and the match went to a shootout where Ceportiva Minera had the last word.
Real Madrid enter the Copa del Rey match on the back of a 2-1 comeback victory over Valencia, thanks to a last-gasp winner from Bellingham. They came from behind with 10 men to win a La Liga match for the first time in 25 years.
Sports news looks at key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kickoff times and the latest scheduling news.
Deportiva Minera v. the real Madrid live broadcast, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Copa del Rey match in the United States:
TV channel: —
Live broadcast: ESPN+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.
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What time is Deportiva Minera vs. the real Madrid to start up?
This Copa del Rey clash takes place at Stade Cartagonova In Cartagena, Spain and starts Monday January 6 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
Here is how this weather translates across the United States:
| Date | Kick-off time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, January 6 | 1 p.m |
| Central Time | Mon, January 6 | 12h00 |
| Mountain Time | Mon, January 6 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, January 6 | 10:00 a.m |
Deportiva Minera v. the real Madrid lineups, team news
Morante Bernal will serve the suspension after receiving a red card in the last home match.
Deportiva Minera will field a strong XI that beat a La Liga club in the previous match. Pipo will support his 4-4-2 formation against Madrid, having Omar Perdomoet François Ferron at the front.
Deportiva Minera predicted the XI (4-4-2, right to left): Pujante (GK) — Heredero, Morante, Romero, Garcia — Pipo, Britos, Petcoff, Beltran — Perdomo, Ferron.
Hurt:
Suspended: Morante Bernal
Carlo Ancelotti could rotate his team for the Copa del Rey clash as they head to Cartagena to face a 4th tier club. Daniel Carvajal, David Alabaet You Militao remain sidelined due to injuries.
Vinicius Jr.who returned against Valencia after serving his suspension, received a red card on his return and will be absent again. François García will be preferred to Daniel Ceballos again and again Brahim Diaz will be back in place of Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garci — Valverde, Camavinga — Rodrygo, Bellingham, Brahim — Mbappe
Hurt: Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Eder Militao
Suspended: Vinicius Jr.
Deportiva Minera v. the real Madrid Prediction
Discounted ticket prices may help Deportiva Minera make money from this match, but a victory is just a fantasy.
The hosts beat the La Liga relegation club, but it would be a breeze for Madrid to confirm their ticket to the last 16. We expect a dominant Real Madrid win on Monday.
- Prediction: Deportiva Minera 0-4 Real Madrid
Copa del Rey match schedule this week
All times ET
Friday January 3
- Granada vs Getafe (1:00 p.m.)
- Pontevedra vs. Majorca (1:00 p.m.)
- Racing de Ferrol against. Raie Vallecano (13h00)
SATURDAY, January 4
- Huesca vs. Real Betis (9h30)
- Tenerife vs Osasuna (10:30 a.m.)
- Almeria v Sevilla (11:30 p.m.)
- Barbastro vs. Barcelona (1:00 p.m.)
- Marbella v Atletico Madrid (3:30 p.m.)
- UD Logrones vs Atheltic Club (3.30pm)
Sunday, January 5
- Elche vs. Las Palmas (6h00)
- Ournese against Real Valladolid (6:00 a.m.)
- Cartagena v Leganes (9:30 a.m.)
- Ponferradine against. Royal Society (9h30)
- Racing de Santander against. Celta de Vigo (9h30)
Monday January 6
- Deportiva Minera contre. Real Madrid (1:00 p.m.)
Tuesday January 7
- Eldense vs. Valencia (3:00 p.m.)
