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Sadiq at the double in Almeria’s Copa del Rey win over Deportivo Alaves

Umar Sadiq scored two goals as Almeria cruised into the next round of the Copa del Rey with a 5-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.

The 23-year-old fired the Segunda Division outfit ahead in the eighth minute, after benefitting from Jose Corpas' assist.

Some moments before half-time, Sadiq made it 3-0 for the hosts a few seconds after Ager Aketxe doubled their lead.

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The former Roma youngster has now scored five goals in his last two matches for Jose Gomes' side after he grabbed a hat-trick against Ponferradina a fortnight ago.