Real Madrid faced Cacereño at the Príncipe Felipe de Cáceres and secured a place in the Copa del Rey round of 16 with a 0–1 victory. They will meet their next opponent at 1 p.m. on Saturday for the following clash.
The Extremadura side started with intensity and bustle from the opening whistle. That energy diminished as the minutes passed, and Real Madrid, while not at their best, began to control Iván Moreno’s goal more frequently without creating serious danger.
Rodrygo decided the match in the 69th minute with a brilliant solo effort. The Brazilian slid past two defenders inside the box and curled a twisting shot past the keeper, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. The defense, led by a standout Nacho, was the strongest unit for Real Madrid. Hazard did not feature prominently and, like in many recent appearances, looked off the pace. Álvaro Rodríguez made his first-team debut, and Arribas also earned minutes on the field.
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Post-match reflections on Cacereño vs. Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey
Carlo Ancelotti on the game
“Rodrygo delivered a fantastic display. Beyond that, the match was competitive and balanced with a lot of physical duels and long balls. We played a style we do not typically rely on.”
“Hazard showed good signs. It is difficult to assess individuals when there are constraints on playing opportunities. Smaller players like Hazard and Rodrygo often bear more pressure.”
“The draw wasn’t compromised. It happened because the squad’s quality shone in a pitch unsuitable for low balls; we had to rely on long balls and adjusted effectively.”
“I liked everything from start to finish. We defended well, and for the second game in a row we kept a clean sheet. That’s reassuring.”
“Today the pitch conditions were not conducive to football. It is a different sport—yet it’s great for fans that smaller teams can challenge bigger ones, even if some spectators crave a more conventional game.”
Minute-by-minute recap
Full-time. Rodrygo’s sole goal sends Real Madrid into the round of 16.
Minute 90. Three substitutions completed.
Minute 81. Arribas replaces Asensio.
Minute 69. Rodrygo strikes to open the scoring after a composed solo move to the far post.
Minute 68. Álvaro Rodríguez, making his first-team debut, comes on for Hazard.
Minute 59. Iván Moreno reacts well to a powerful shot from Asensio.
Minute 50. Odriozola leaves the field with a left quadriceps issue. Vallejo comes on.
Minute 46. The second half begins. Rudiger comes in for Militao and Valverde for Tchouaméni.
Pause.
Forty minutes. Rodrygo could have capitalized further but didn’t convert his opportunities.
Minute 31. David Grande’s effort is repelled by the Ukrainian goalkeeper without incident.
Minutes 12. Real Madrid’s first real threat arrives as Asensio rushes into the box, though the finish is mishit and the danger ends without a goal.
Minute 6. Cacereño maintains high intensity, making it tough for Real Madrid to play out from the back.
Minute 1. Kick-off.
20:58 | Players enter the field for warm-ups.
20:20 | Confirmed starting lineup for Cacereño.
20:15 | Real Madrid warms up at the Príncipe Felipe stadium.
19:45 | Real Madrid begins this round with a clear intent to advance, mindful of past upsets in this stage and the sense of foul play that exists. Two years ago Alcoyano eliminated Madrid in this round.
7:15 pm | Real Madrid confirms the starting XI, consistent with the Valdebabas rehearsal.
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Confirmed lineups for Cacereño vs. Real Madrid
Cacereño (1-4-5-1): Iván Moreno, Molina, Josín, Aguado, Gomis, Clausí, Télles, Manchón, Merenciano, Iván Fernández, David Grande
Real Madrid (1-4-3-3): Lunin, Lucas Vázquez, Nacho, Militao, Odriozola, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Camavinga, Asensio, Hazard, Rodrygo
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