In an exciting Copa del Rey clash this Monday, Deportiva Minera will take on giants Real Madrid at the Estadio Municipal Angel Celdran, hoping to secure their place in the last 16 of the tournament.
Fresh from a difficult 2-1 victory against Valencia in La Liga, the Madrilenians approach this match with confidence. On the other hand, Minera, who last played on December 21, suffered a disappointing 1-0 home defeat against Juventud Torremolinos.
Match preparation
Although they played in the fifth division last season, Deportiva Minera have made significant progress, advancing to the Segunda Federacion for the 2024-25 season. Currently ranked in eighth position with 24 points after 17 matches, they have struggled recently, picking up just two points from their last four league outings. Their last league victory was at the end of November, making this match crucial for a morale boost.
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La Minera will be able to draw strength from their recent performances in the Copa del Rey, having managed to eliminate La Liga’s Alaves on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw on December 5. The Red Eagles, inspired by this thrilling victory, will look to create a historic upset against Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are riding a wave of momentum after their late comeback against Valencia, where Luka Modric equalized before Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal. The victory put them at the top of the La Liga table, setting the stage for a busy cup schedule, including a Spanish Super Cup clash against Mallorca next week.
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-Team news
For Deportiva Minera, Omar Perdomo has been a key player, contributing with five goals and two assists in 15 appearances this season. Expect to see him in the starting XI alongside Pipo and veteran Francis Ferron.
On the other hand, the Real Madrid team faces challenges, with Vinicius Junior suspended due to a red card, while Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba will be absent due to injuries. Despite these absences, head coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to make changes to the squad, providing opportunities for players like Andriy Lunin, Raul Asencio and Endrick.
Planned composition
Mining Sports: Martinez; Mas, Monty, Vera, Heir; Pujante, Petcoff, Britos, Pipo; Perdomo, Ferron
Real Madrid : Lunin ; Vazquez, Asencio, Vallejo, Garcia ; Ceballos, Tchouameni ; Brahim, Modric, Guler ; Endrick
Prediction
Final Score Prediction: Deportiva Minera 0-3 Real Madrid
Although La Minera can bring fresh legs into the match, Real Madrid’s superior firepower and depth should allow them to progress comfortably to the next round.
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