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 managed a 5-0 away win against Deportivo Minera in the Copa del Rey Round of 32. Arda Guler put on an impressive display, scoring twice. Carlo Ancelotti fielded a second-string side for the game and the youngsters impressed.

Reports in Spain are suggesting Virgil van Dijk was offered to Real Madrid as the Liverpool captain's contract continues to run down, with no sign of a renewal yet.

Along with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, influential Reds captain has yet to agree extension to expiring deal

According to a report, Virgil van Dijk is 'close to renewing his contract' at Liverpool. READ MORE: Liverpool Open To Accepting Transfer For Out Of Form Striker - Premier League Club Interested Over recent weeks,