It was a strange occasion. Deportiva are a fifth-tier team hailing from Llano del Beal in southeast Spain, a town with a population of just 1,300 and a stadium so small the match was moved to Cartagena, and a stadium which accommodated 8,000 spectators – most of whom were madridistas.

Real Madrid comfortably booked their place in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 by defeating Deportiva Minera 5-0 at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova. Carlo Ancelotti's

Real Madrid secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Deportiva Minera in the Copa del Rey round of 32, showcasing an impressive performance on all fronts. Arda Guler, who scored twice in the match,