It was a strange occasion. Deportiva are a fifth-tier team hailing from Llano del Beal in southeast Spain, a town with a population of just 1,300 and a stadium so small the match was moved to Cartagena, and a stadium which accommodated 8,000 spectators – most of whom were madridistas.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will make various changes to his usual starting line up when the defending Spanish and European champion takes on Deportiva Minera.

Real Madrid secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Deportiva Minera in the Copa del Rey round of 32, showcasing an impressive performance on all fronts. Arda Guler, who scored twice in the match,