Goal: Real Madrid faces Cacereño in Copa del Rey Round of 16

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The Real Madrid squad heads into the Copa del Rey round of 16 on Tuesday, aiming to secure passage to the quarterfinals with a favorable result against Cacereño. After clinching La Liga glory, Carlo Ancelotti’s side entered the knockout phase without having to negotiate the first two rounds, making their Cup campaign a timely test of squad depth and rotation strategy.

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For this match, Ancelotti has to cope without key figures like Courtois, Carvajal, and Mariano. Yet the Italian manager has long planned to rotate personnel, and his pre-match architecture suggested a heavy rotation approach. In the training session on Monday, the favored eleven included Lunin in goal, with a backline of Lucas Vázquez, Militao, Nacho, and either Vallejo or Odriozola. In midfield, Tchouaméni partnered with Camavinga and Ceballos, while the attack featured Hazard, Asensio, and Rodrygo. It was noted that Vallejo briefly filled in for Odriozola during portions of the match simulation, underscoring the emphasis on versatility in this fixture.

High expectations in Cáceres

Cacereño stands out as one of the few teams from the Segunda Federación that remains alive in both the league and the Copa del Rey round of 16, a fortunate draw positioning them against Real Madrid. The Príncipe Felipe Stadium is expected to be packed as the home side eyes a historic upset and a chance to advance past the giants of Spanish football.

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LINEUPS FOR CACEREÑO VS. REAL MADRID

Cacereño (1-4-5-1): Iván Moreno, Pedro Ramírez, Traoré, Capa, Gomis, Ruymán, Bermúdez, Manchón, El Kounni, Garci and David Grande.

Real Madrid (1-4-3-3): Lunin; Lucas Vázquez, Militao, Nacho, Vallejo/Odriozola; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Ceballos; Asensio, Hazard and Rodrygo.

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE CACEREÑO VS. REAL MADRID

THE CALL OF CACEREÑO VS. REAL MADRID

At present, there are no official calls from either club regarding arrangements for the match.

INJURIES AND SQUAD NOTES FOR CACEREÑO VS. REAL MADRID

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