🚨 Shock in the Copa del Rey, Real knocked out by a second division side 😱 | OneFootball

Earthquake in Spain!

The post-Xabi Alonso era began with a huge disappointment!

For the first match of the Alvaro Arbeloa era, Real Madrid experienced a catastrophic evening on the pitch of Albacete in the Copa del Rey.

In a sluggish match, the Madrid side was caught off guard by the club fighting for its survival in Spain’s second division.

From a corner kick just before halftime, Albacete took the lead for the first time thanks to a header from Javi Villar (42').

It was short-lived joy for the second-division side, as Franco Mastantuono equalized immediately afterwards (45+3').

But that was it—nothing improved in the second half for a Real still struggling.

The unimaginable even ended up happening with Albacete’s second goal, as substitute Jefte Betancor scored the goal that sealed the upset (81').

But Real isn’t beaten that easily, and Gonzalo Garcia thought he had snatched extra time with a crucial goal in the 91st minute. Thought? Yes, thought, because just three minutes later, Albacete would definitively retake the lead thanks to a moment of brilliance.

A completely crazy scenario that allowed the Liga2 side to topple the Madrid giant!

Eliminated in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey by a club stuck at the bottom of the second division, Real Madrid’s chaotic week continues.

It should be noted that Real Madrid chose to play without Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo, all three of whom were rested.

In your opinion, how can Madrid bounce back?

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