Copa del Rey: here's how Barça reacted to Real Madrid's elimination

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·15 January 2026

Copa del Rey: here's how Barça reacted to Real Madrid's elimination

Alvaro Arbeloa

At FC Barcelona, there was a swift reaction to Real Madrid's dramatic exit from the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 on Wednesday night.

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Yesterday, Real Madrid suffered a humiliating elimination from the Copa del Rey at the hands of Albacete, a second-division side. FC Barcelona, who are set to play their own round of 16 clash against Racing Santander tonight, were reportedly in high spirits following the Madrid side's downfall, according to El Chiringuito journalist José Alvarez.

🏁 FP: @AlbaceteBPSAD 3-2 @RealMadrid ⚽ 42' Javier Villar ⚽ 45'+3' Mastantuono ⚽ 82' Jefté T. ⚽ 90'+1' @Gonzalo7Garcia_ ⚽ 90'+4' Jefté T. 👉 @Emirates
– Wednesday, 14 January 2026