Real Madrid through on day of no surprises in Spanish Cup

MADRID, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Copa del Rey holders Real Madrid qualified for the last 16 of the tournament thanks to a 3-1 win away to fourth tier Arandina on Saturday night.

Playing against a rival three levels below them, a much-changed Madrid side made heavy work of the first half and went in 0-0 at the break, despite having over 80 percent of the ball against a rival that didn't manage a shot on goal.

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