Real Madrid brought home a 2-0 victory against Segunda Division B team, Ponferradina, in the first leg Copa del Rey match.

Playing in away match, Madrid dominated the match, but find difficulties on creating opportunities. But after 21 minutes, the began to show improvement in ball control, and threatened the host with a deadly attacks.

After a few attempts, Callejon finally scored in minute 29th,  with Khedira’s assist . Real Madrid leads with 1-0. But the score has not changed until the break.

On the second half, it took 10 minutes for them to finally dominate the match. Unfortunately, Real Madrid had to play with 10 men after Albiol received his second yellow card for fouling Borja Valle. Mou changed his strategy, and replaced Kaka and Sahin, with Ramos and Granero. The strategy seemed to be working, as Ronaldo scored the second goal for the team in minute 74th, from Higuain’s assist.

In the last 15 minutes of the match, Real Madrid still maintain their domination, but failed to add the point. The match ended with 2-0 for Real Madrid victory.

Players Composition

Ponferradina: Orlando Quintana; San Jose Samu, Azagra David Malo, Sergio Martinez Rodriguez; Calaburg Alan Baro, Isaac Cortes, Gil Borja Sanhez, Aranega Carlos Ruiz (Ruiz Jonathan Llaga 76); Luis Domenech (Acoran 62), Yuri (Alfredo Juan Mayordomo 61).

Madrid: Antonio Adan; Raul Albiol, Marcelo, Raphael Varane; Kaka (Sergio Ramos 71), Cristiano Ronaldo (Javi Acuna 79), Hamit Altintop, Sami Khedira, Nuri Sahin (Esteban Granero Molina 71); Gonzalo Higuain, Jose Maria Callejon.

Derbyanabella,Footballfantalk.com