Gareth Bale provided a superb assist on his return from injury as Real Madrid battled to a 2-2 draw against Fuenlabrada on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane's men progressing to the last 16 of the Copa Del Rey 4-2 on aggregate.

Controversial penalties from Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez had given Madrid enough of an advantage from the first leg that Zidane named a team with an average age of 22 years and 156 days, the youngest XI he had picked at the club.

Fuenlabrada were given hope by the inexperienced team named by the Frenchman and the Segunda B side - who held Madrid's reserves Castilla 0-0 on Saturday - took a deserved lead against their under-strength neighbours.

Luis Milla's rocket from 25 yards was tipped on to the crossbar by fit-again goalkeeper Keylor Navas, the ball ricocheting off the Costa Rica international and into his own goal.

With Madrid unable to break down Fuenlabrada, Zidane brought on Bale after half-time and seconds after his introduction, with his first touch, the winger crossed for Borja Mayoral to head in his second goal of the season – immediately relieving any tension inside the Santiago Bernabeu.

And Bale and Mayoral teamed up again to settle the tie, the Welshman's initial effort saved by Pol Freixanet only for the young striker to keep his composure and slot in from close range.

Despite guaranteeing their progression Madrid were unable to hold on to victory on the night, though, as Alvaro Portilla secured a memorable draw for the visitors late on. 

GOAL

25' WHAT A GOAL! It's been coming! Fuenlabrada kind of sound like a magic trick and that's certainly a magical hit from Luis Milla. The ball drops to the midfielder outside the box following a corner and it's a thunderous effort. Navas couldn't get enough on it, only managing to palm the ball onto the bar.

62' GOAL! Moments after almost conceding again at the other end, Real Madrid find the equaliser on the night! Bale immediately proves his attacking worth with a superb cross to the head of Borja Mayoral, who makes no mistake with his finish.

70' GOAL! That's the game! Bale again involved heavily as he forces a save from Freixanet but the rebound falls to Moyaral, who takes a touch to round the keeper and then tucks home his second of the night.

89' GOAL! Fuenlabrada get their reward for a fantastic effort! They're heading out of the Copa Del Rey but are level at the Santiago Bernabeu. Juan Quero cut the ball back to Portilla, who sees his initial shot saved by Navas but he tucks home the rebound.