Copa del Rey - How to watch Real Madrid vs Melilla on December 6, 2018

December 5, 2018 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Copa del Rey, Real Madrid, Melilla, TV Schedules, TV Listings

Los Blancos will try to make it to the next round without any complications when they host the Segunda B side on Thursday.

What has been Real Madrid and Melilla's form ahead of this match?

Real Madrid has won five out of their last six games in all competitions. Their only loss came against Eibar with a 3-0 score. In those five wins, Real Madrid has kept four clean sheets, with Celta Vigo being the only team to score against Los Blancos when they have won.

Melilla enters this game with a four-game winning streak, including wins against Sevilla II and Recreativo Huelva. Their most recent loss came precisely against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey.

How have Real Madrid and Melilla performed in the 2018-19 Copa del Rey?

Real Madrid has only played one game in this edition of the Copa del Rey, which saw them defeat Melilla with a 4-0 score.

Melilla began their run in the Copa del Rey from the very first round. Los Unionistas won their games against Yeclano (2-1), Tudelano (3-0) and Ontynient (2-0) before being paired up against Los Blancos.

Real Madrid vs Melilla - Head-to-head stats

This will be just the second game between Real Madrid and Melilla.

Real Madrid vs Melilla on social media

Los Blancos know that they are massive favorites to win this match, but coach Santiago Solari urged his team to respect the opposition, which will travel eleven hours to face the Spanish capital giants.

Have a look at Solarí's statements during the pre-match presser.

Check out what Solari said in his pre-Melilla press conference at #RMCity.#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/t5hmtWuzt7
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) December 5, 2018