Real Madrid Survive Scare In Copa Del Rey As Rodrygo Solo Strike Sinks Cacereno

Real Madrid started 2023 with an unconvincing 1-0 win at Cacereno in the Copa del Rey round of 32. Rodrygo scored a fine solo goal to win it. Watch highlights.

Robert Summerscales | Jan 4, 2023

Real Madrid Survive Scare In Copa Del Rey As Rodrygo Solo Strike Sinks Cacereno /

Real Madrid started 2023 with an unconvincing 1-0 win away to Cacereno in the Copa del Rey round of 32.

Cacereno play in the fourth tier of Spanish soccer but they gave the European champions a tough battle.

The underdogs had more shots than Real (9-7) and more corners (4-3) but the only goal of the game was provided by Rodrygo on 69 minutes.

Rodrygo, who had started alongside Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard in a three-man attack, collected the ball on the left wing and dribbled between two defenders before curling a fine shot into the top corner.

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo pictured celebrating after scoring against Cacereno in the Copa del Rey in January 2023 — Real Madrid forward Rodrygo pictured celebrating after scoring against Cacereno in the Copa del Rey :: IMAGO/Marca/Angel Rivero

The former Santos forward honored Brazil legend Pele with his goal celebration. Pele had been laid to rest earlier on Tuesday following a 24-hour wake in Brazil.

Real have not won the Copa del Rey since 2014.

The draw for the round of 16 will take place on Saturday.

Highlights: Cacereno 0-1 Real Madrid

Published Jan 4, 2023

ROBERT SUMMERSCALES

Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.