What is the form of Melilla compared to Real Madrid?
Melilla has racked up a lovely unbeaten run ahead of Wednesday's game. The Segunda División outfit has lost only once this season in the league and has not tasted defeat in any of their last five games, winning three and drawing two.
As for Real Madrid, their poor form is well known. Los Blancos have won only one of their last seven games and head into this tie on the back of the 5-1 loss to Barcelona in El Clasico.
Melilla vs Real Madrid head-to-head record
These two sides have never met before. Interim boss Santiago Solari will have the honor of managing Los Merengues in their first ever encounter with this club.
Melilla vs Real Madrid talking points
Can Solari turn things around?
Under Lopetegui, Real Madrid never looked convincing. After winning only one of their last seven games, the Spaniard was let go, with Solari taking over as interim boss.
And with Antonio Conte looking more and more unlikely to take over the job in a permanent role, the Argentine must fancy his odds of making this job his own. However, that solely relies on the results and Solari must deliver first.
Bench-warmers looking to impress their new boss
Solari is likely to award fringe players minutes on the pitch in this Copa del Rey clash. With Real Madrid's starting lineup embarrassing themselves in the El Clasico defeat, the bench-warmers might fancy their odds of breaking into the first eleven. Of course, that all hinges on a good performance on Wednesday.
Melilla vs Real Madrid on Social Media
All eyes will be on the Champions League holder. The Madrid giant is ready to go and return to winning ways after a string of poor results.
We've started our preparations for Wednesday's Copa del Rey match against Melilla.#RMCity | #RMCopa pic.twitter.com/RFNBsTPJR3
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) October 29, 2018
The caretaker boss is responsible for turning things around right now and is confident of doing so. The Argentine reassured the fans that the team's fortunes will pick up ahead of the midweek tie.
Real Madrid caretaker Santiago Solari assure fans that his squad will recover.
— SBOBET (@SBOBET) October 30, 2018
'The idea is to go to Melilla and play with real courage and pride, I am here to win football matches, it's that simple,' #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/11mV4vhqPV
TV channels and streaming broadcasts
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In the USA, watch Melilla vs Real Madrid live on TV on beIN SPORTS and Streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. The match is also available in Spanish on beIN SPORTS en Español.
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In Canada, watch Melilla vs Real Madrid live on TV on beIN SPORTS Canada and Streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT and DAZN. The match is also available in Spanish on beIN SPORTS en Español.
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In Spain, watch Melilla vs Real Madrid live on TV on Movistar+ and beIN LaLiga and Streaming on beIN Sports Connect España.
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