Real Madrid faced Estadio Príncipe Felipe de Cáceres and secured a spot in the Copa del Rey round of 16 with a 0–1 victory over Cacereño. The draw for the next round will be known at 1 p.m. on Saturday as the teams prepare to learn their fate.
The Extremadura side started with high tempo and energy from the opening whistle. Their intensity waned as the match progressed, and Real Madrid gradually began to test Iván Moreno’s area more frequently, though clear chances remained scarce in the early stages.
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Rodrygo broke the deadlock in the 69th minute with a superb solo effort. The Brazilian dribbled past two defenders inside the box and struck a curling shot that beat the keeper at the near post. The Real Madrid defense, particularly a composed performance from Nacho, stood firm. Hazard saw little involvement and faced critique, while Álvaro Rodríguez debuted and Arribas earned minutes off the bench.
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Ancelotti, after the match
“Rodrygo played brilliantly. Beyond that, the game was competitive and even, with a lot of fight and long balls. We played in a style we are not used to.”
“I was impressed by Hazard. It’s hard to analyse individuals today because the pitch did not allow for straightforward play. Smaller players like Hazard or Rodrygo felt the strain more.”
“The draw wasn’t compromised. It was a match where individual quality stood out on a surface that prevented low balls, so we adapted to play long.”
“I liked everything, from start to finish. We fought, we kept a clean sheet for the second game in a row, and that is positive.”
“Playing today’s pitch is not football as we know it. It’s a different sport, but it shows how small teams can challenge bigger clubs and that excites the fans, even though they want to see proper football.”
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