Real Madrid are in Copa del Rey Round of 32 action against fourth-tier minnows Deportiva Minera.
As Spain celebrates Three Kings Day, we shouldn’t expect any great tactical epiphanies from Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to shuffle his pack after Friday’s dramatic and ill-tempered 2-1 win over Valenica.
Vinicius Junior will begin his suspension following a red card at the Mestella, although it is highly unlikely he would have featured in this fixtures in any case.
Deportiva claimed a La Liga scalp in the previous round, knocking out Alaves on penalties. If they do something similar on Monday it would send shockwaves through world football.
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Deportiva Minera vs. Real Madrid lineups, starting 11, team news
Deportiva have not won since seeing off Alaves and lost 1-0 at home to Torremolinos in their final game before the winter break.
That time away might have given experienced defender Juanmi Heredero to get back to fitness after being substituted before the half out last time out. If not, Diego Sheffield will be ready to step in.
Deportiva Minera lineup (4-3-1-2, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Mas, Morante, Algar, Sheffield — Vera, Petcoff, Britos —Baradji — Perdomo, Ferron.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
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Luka Modric sparked the late turnaround with an equaliser against Valencia and might start as captain in a team made up of Ancelotti’s back-up performers.
Lucas Vazquez has been working overtime in the absence of any other specialist options at right-back following Dani Carvajal‘s season-ending cruciate ligament injury.
This could be an opportune moment to field a youth teamer on the right-hand side of defence. The 17-year-old Jesus Fortea has been Madrid’s starting right-back in the UEFA Youth League this season and could come into the frame.
Real Madrid lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Lunin (GK) — Fortea, Asencio, Vallejo, Garcia — Ceballos, Modric, Camavinga — Guler, Endrick, Diaz
Injured: Alaba, Carvajal, Militao (all knee)
Suspended: Vinicius Jr.
Valencia vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Copa del Rey match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | — |
| UK | — | Bet365 |
| Australia | — | — |
| India | — | FanCode |
