Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut

Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as Real Madrid coach ended in a shock 3-2 Copa del Rey exit against second-tier Albacete. Jefte Betancor scored a stoppage-time winner, handing Arbeloa a painful start after replacing Xabi Alonso. The team, missing key players, struggled against lower-division opposition.

Jan 15, 2026 1

Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut
Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as Real Madrid coach ended in a shock 3-2 Copa del Rey exit against second-tier Albacete. Jefte Betancor scored a stoppage-time winner, handing Arbeloa a painful start after replacing Xabi Alonso. The team, missing key players, struggled against lower-division opposition.
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