The Real Madrid drew 2-2 against Fuenlabrada, from Segunda División B, the third category of Spanish football, and qualified for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey thanks to Gareth Bale's appearance.
The Welshman returned from his injury to wake up his team and avoid a scare against a rival who dignified football after a great game against a giant.
The white team played with fire until the last half hour, when Bale reappeared after two months out due to injury. The Welshman's entrance onto the field prevented a possible fire and helped Borja Mayoral shine with a brace that turned the score around after Luis Milla's goal in the first half.
A placid night was expected for Real Madrid, with the return of Mateo Kovacic, Keylor Navas and Bale. All had missed many games due to injury and had the option to play again. In the end, the first two did start.
It was also the day for Marcos Llorente, Dani Ceballos, Theo Hernández and Borja Mayoral, who needed to prove themselves to ask for more minutes.