15.01.2026 09:20
Real Madrid was eliminated from the King's Cup in their first match under Alvaro Arbeloa. The team lost 3-2 to Albacete, a representative of La Liga II, and said goodbye to the tournament. Real Madrid's first goal came from a corner taken by Arda Güler. However, the goal conceded in the 90+5 minute could not prevent Real Madrid from bidding farewell to the cup. After losing to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup last week, Real Madrid experienced a second disappointment in a short time by being eliminated from the King's Cup.
Real Madrid was eliminated from the King's Cup in their first match under Alvaro Arbeloa. The purple-white team bid farewell to the tournament by losing 3-2 away to La Liga II representative Albacete in the Round of 16.
ARBELOA'S ERA STARTED BADLY
Real Madrid faced their first test in the King's Cup with Alvaro Arbeloa, who took over after Xabi Alonso. In the match played away against Albacete, the Madrid team came back twice but could not avoid elimination with a goal conceded in extra time.
ALBACETE MADE HISTORY
The goals that brought victory to Albacete were scored by Javi Villar in the 42nd minute and Jefte Betancor in the 82nd and 90+5th minutes. It was notable that Betancor, who came on in the 59th minute, determined the fate of the match with two goals. It was reported that Albacete achieved their first victory against Real Madrid in history and advanced to the quarter-finals with this result.
ARDA GÜLER PROVIDED AN ASSIST BUT IT WAS NOT ENOUGH
Real Madrid's first goal came from a scramble after a corner taken by Arda Güler in the 45th minute, scored by Franco Mastantuono. The Madrid team equalized to 2-2 with a header goal from Gonzalo assisted by Arda Güler in the 90+1st minute. However, the goal that came in the 90+5th minute could not prevent Real Madrid from bidding farewell to the cup.
ANOTHER CUP LOST AFTER THE SUPER CUP
Real Madrid experienced a second disappointment in a short time by being eliminated from the King's Cup after losing 3-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup last weekend. It was noted that Real Madrid players and head coach Alvaro Arbeloa were deeply saddened at the end of the match.