<p>Real Madrid booked their place in the last 16 of the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/copa-del-rey">Copa del Rey</a> with an emphatic 5-0 win over fourth-tier Club Deportiva Minera on Monday, with striker Arda Guler scoring a superb double.</p><p>Madrid took an early lead when Federico Valverde volleyed home in impressive style within five minutes. Eduardo Camavinga doubled the lead just eight minutes later with a bullet header, while Guler added a third goal before the half-hour mark.</p><p>"I'm happy to contribute goals to the team but my task is different, to help in the best possible way, defending and helping out," said Valverde after the match.</p><p>"I'm glad that the coach keeps taking me into account in every game, that he has confidence in me and even if I'm tired I'm always happy," the Uruguayan added.</p>.Batters running out of battery.<p>The hosts came closest to scoring when striker Omar Perdomo unleashed a long-range effort that flew just wide of Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin's far right post.</p><p>Luka Modric's brilliant finish into the far corner 10 minutes after the break, following a clever combination with Brahim Diaz, brought the crowd in the Cartagonova stadium to their feet in a festive atmosphere even though the home side were trailing.</p><p>"(Luka) is a gift for football and even more for those who can enjoy it up close," Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. "The fans, the players, the coach... for me it's a great gift. The way he prepares for this kind of match, as if it was a final. It's a very important example for our youngsters.</p><p>"The atmosphere was really good for the players. They stayed with the fans to sign shirts and that made it a fantastic match," the manager added.</p><p>Guler sealed the win with his second goal of the night two minutes from time.</p><p>Despite conceding five goals, Minera goalkeeper Fran Martinez saved several good shots including efforts from Valverde and Kylian Mbappe.</p><p>Cartagena's Deportiva Minera are currently top of Group 13 of the Segunda Federacion. Madrid lead LaLiga on 43 points, two clear of Atletico Madrid.</p>
<p>Real Madrid booked their place in the last 16 of the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/copa-del-rey">Copa del Rey</a> with an emphatic 5-0 win over fourth-tier Club Deportiva Minera on Monday, with striker Arda Guler scoring a superb double.</p><p>Madrid took an early lead when Federico Valverde volleyed home in impressive style within five minutes. Eduardo Camavinga doubled the lead just eight minutes later with a bullet header, while Guler added a third goal before the half-hour mark.</p><p>"I'm happy to contribute goals to the team but my task is different, to help in the best possible way, defending and helping out," said Valverde after the match.</p><p>"I'm glad that the coach keeps taking me into account in every game, that he has confidence in me and even if I'm tired I'm always happy," the Uruguayan added.</p>.Batters running out of battery.<p>The hosts came closest to scoring when striker Omar Perdomo unleashed a long-range effort that flew just wide of Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin's far right post.</p><p>Luka Modric's brilliant finish into the far corner 10 minutes after the break, following a clever combination with Brahim Diaz, brought the crowd in the Cartagonova stadium to their feet in a festive atmosphere even though the home side were trailing.</p><p>"(Luka) is a gift for football and even more for those who can enjoy it up close," Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. "The fans, the players, the coach... for me it's a great gift. The way he prepares for this kind of match, as if it was a final. It's a very important example for our youngsters.</p><p>"The atmosphere was really good for the players. They stayed with the fans to sign shirts and that made it a fantastic match," the manager added.</p><p>Guler sealed the win with his second goal of the night two minutes from time.</p><p>Despite conceding five goals, Minera goalkeeper Fran Martinez saved several good shots including efforts from Valverde and Kylian Mbappe.</p><p>Cartagena's Deportiva Minera are currently top of Group 13 of the Segunda Federacion. Madrid lead LaLiga on 43 points, two clear of Atletico Madrid.</p>