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Beat Arandina, Real Madrid Advance in Copa del Rey

Beat Arandina, Real Madrid Advance in Copa del Rey

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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La Liga leader Real Madrid easily defeated fourth-division club Arandina 3-1 and advanced into the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

La Liga leader Real Madrid easily defeated fourth-division club Arandina 3-1 and advanced into the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

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Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo, and Joselu scored for the defending Copa champions. Madrid also finally debuted its young player Arda Guller after a series of injuries.

Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo, and Joselu scored for the defending Copa champions. Madrid also finally debuted its young player Arda Guller after a series of injuries.

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Real Madrid controlled possession and dominated the match, but they needed to wait after the break to score the first goal.

Real Madrid controlled possession and dominated the match, but they needed to wait after the break to score the first goal.

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Joselu scored the first one through a penalty kick in the 54th minute of the match. One minute later, Brahim Diaz added another goal after his hit couldn’t be held by Arandina’s goalkeeper.

Joselu scored the first one through a penalty kick in the 54th minute of the match. One minute later, Brahim Diaz added another goal after his hit couldn’t be held by Arandina’s goalkeeper.

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Madrid got the final goal from Rodrygo in the first minute of the stoppage time. But two minutes later Arandina got their goal following Nacho Fernandez’s own goal.

Madrid got the final goal from Rodrygo in the first minute of the stoppage time. But two minutes later Arandina got their goal following Nacho Fernandez’s own goal.

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The 18-year-old midfielder Guller had several good scoring chances, including a free kick that hit the bar in the first half.

The 18-year-old midfielder Guller had several good scoring chances, including a free kick that hit the bar in the first half.

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The youngster came from Fenerbahce this season on a six-year contract. However, his debut for Real Madrid was delayed by a knee injury during the offseason.

The youngster came from Fenerbahce this season on a six-year contract. However, his debut for Real Madrid was delayed by a knee injury during the offseason.

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Besides Guller, midfielder Eduardo Cavaminga was also back in the squad after injuring his knee in November.

Besides Guller, midfielder Eduardo Cavaminga was also back in the squad after injuring his knee in November.

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Other La Liga teams also advanced to the next round of Copa del Rey. Atletico Madrid beat third-tier Lugo 3-1 and Girona defeated Elche 2-0.

Other La Liga teams also advanced to the next round of Copa del Rey. Atletico Madrid beat third-tier Lugo 3-1 and Girona defeated Elche 2-0.

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Meanwhile, Real Betis were knocked out after being defeated by Alaves 1-0.

Meanwhile, Real Betis were knocked out after being defeated by Alaves 1-0.

Designed by Alexander Rabu

Designed by Alexander Rabu