Real Madrid cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory against fourth-division side Deportivo Minerva in the Copa del Rey, with their bench players showcasing their talents on the big stage.

The match saw an early breakthrough for the Madrid giants when Federico Valverde scored in the 5th minute, giving Real Madrid an early lead. Just nine minutes later, Eduardo Camavinga doubled the advantage in the 14th minute, and by the 28th minute, Turkey's Arda Güler made it 3-0, effectively putting the game beyond Minerva’s reach.

Real Madrid continued to dominate in the second half, with veteran Luka Modrić finding the net in the 55th minute to further extend their lead. Güler then sealed the victory in the final minutes with his second goal of the match, securing the 5-0 win for the Spanish giants.

With the win, Real Madrid remains one of the most successful clubs in Copa del Rey history, having lifted the trophy 20 times. However, they still trail Barcelona, the competition's most successful club with 31 titles. Last year’s Copa del Rey champions, Athletic Bilbao, will be hoping to defend their crown as the competition continues.

Real Madrid’s dominant performance highlights their depth, with the bench players stepping up to ensure a dominant result in the competition.