Real Madrid beats Alcoyano 4-1 in Copa del Rey

Real Madrid beats Alcoyano 4-1 in Copa del Rey

Published Oct. 31, 2012 8:11 p.m. ET

Two goals by Karim Benzema and one each from Kaka and Jose Rodriguez gave Real Madrid a 4-1 away win over third-tier club Alcoyano in the first round of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

Benzema headed in Morata's cross in the 21st minute after Alcoyano defenders Javier Selvas and Arkaitz Perez failed to clear the ball.

Kaka controlled Benzema's pass outside the penalty area, took a step and hit a left-footed shot into the net in the 35th.

The 17-year-old scored in the 67th, before Javier Lara pulled one back for Alcoyano in the 77th. Benzema scored his second in the 87th.

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