Real Madrid travel to Estadio Municipal Angel Celdran on Monday evening, aiming to secure their place in the Copa del Rey last-16. They face Deportiva Minera, a fourth-tier side eager to create history in this matchup.
Los Blancos approach the game after a 2-1 La Liga victory over Valencia, while Minera's recent outing ended in a 1-0 defeat to Juventud Torremolinos. This clash promises an exciting contrast between a top-tier giant and an ambitious underdog.

Deportiva Minera vs Real Madrid Team News
Deportiva Minera
Minera will rely on Omar Perdomo, who has five goals and two assists this season, and Pipo, who has contributed four goals and four assists. Francis Ferron and Cristhian Britos are also expected to feature prominently.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid will miss Vinicius Junior due to suspension, along with injured players Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and David Alaba. Carlo Ancelotti is set to rotate his squad, with Andriy Lunin, Fran Garcia, Arda Guler, and Endrick likely to start. Jesus Vallejo could also feature as center-back.
Deportiva Minera vs Real Madrid Full Squad
Deportiva Minera: Oleg Oliynyk, Joel Solas, Francisco Martinez, Francisco Cortes, Julio Algar, David Morante, Fran Molina, Juan Montesinos, Javier Vera, Raul Sanchis, Sandji Baradji, Manu Rodriguez, Arturo Rodriguez, Feliciano Martinez, Diego Sheffield, Juan Miguel Heredero, Jose Mas, Domingo Pujante, Cristhian Britos, Damian Petcoff, Francisco Jesus Ferron Ruiz, Pipo, Sergio Cortado, Omar
Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Sergio Mestre, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Jesus Vallejo, Fran Garcia, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Youssef Lekhedim, Jacobo Ramon, Raul Asencio, David Jimenez, Lorenzo Aguado Herrera, Diego Aguado, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouaméni, Arda Guler, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Ceballos, Brahim Diaz, Chema Andres, Hugo De Llanos, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Gonzalo Garcia, Daniel Yanez, Victor Munoz
Deportiva Minera vs Real Madrid Key Aspects
Minera, newly promoted to the Segunda Federación, sit eighth in Group 4 after collecting 24 points from 17 matches. Their last Copa del Rey win came on December 5 when they eliminated Alaves on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Real Madrid, fresh off a comeback win against Valencia, lead La Liga but face a hectic schedule. They prepare for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final while looking to avoid a repeat of last season's early Copa del Rey exit.
Deportiva Minera vs Real Madrid Predicted XI
Deportiva Minera Probable XI: Martinez; Mas, Monty, Vera, Heredero; Pujante, Petcoff, Britos, Pipo; Perdomo, Ferron
Real Madrid Probable XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Asencio, Vallejo, Garcia; Ceballos, Tchouameni; Brahim, Modric, Guler; Endrick