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Sport|FootballReal Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at lowly Albacete on Arbeloa debutReal Madrid’s first match after sacking Xabi Alonso results in a shock 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat at lower league Albacete.

Real Madrid experienced a 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey round of 16 on Wed, Jan 13, 2026, facing second-tier Albacete. This match marked Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach after his appointment on Mon, Jan 11, 2026, to replace Xabi Alonso.

RBy Rebecca StoneJan 15, 20261 min read

Real Madrid experienced a 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey round of 16 on Wed, Jan 13, 2026, facing second-tier Albacete. This match marked Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach after his appointment on Mon, Jan 11, 2026, to replace Xabi Alonso.

Without key players such as Kylian Mbappe, Thibaut Courtois, and Jude Bellingham, Arbeloa's team encountered difficulties. Albacete's Javi Villar scored the initial goal, with Franco Mastantuono equalizing for Madrid before half-time. Jefte Betancor's late double secured the victory for Albacete, despite Gonzalo Garcia's goal for Madrid in stoppage time.

Arbeloa acknowledged responsibility for the defeat, citing lineup decisions and substitutions. He expressed appreciation for the players' efforts and reiterated his confidence in the team's capabilities.

Real Madrid experienced a 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey round of 16 on Wed, Jan 13, 2026, facing second-tier Albacete.
Rebecca Stone · Thehackingpost

Arbeloa included players Jorge Cestero and David Jimenez, who were part of the reserves. The decision to rest key players was influenced by upcoming La Liga commitments against Levante.

Real Betis defeated Elche 2-1. Alaves won 2-0 against Rayo Vallecano. Upcoming: Barcelona will play against Racing Santander.

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Madrid will seek to improve performance in upcoming fixtures, with commitments to address recent performance issues as expressed by team members, including captain Dani Carvajal.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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