15.01.2026 15:11
In Albacete, which made history by eliminating Real Madrid in the King’s Cup, Coach Alberto Gonzalez's pre-match statement "That victory was saved for this match" became a topic of discussion. Albacete defeated Real Madrid for the first time in its history, advancing to the quarter-finals of the cup.
In the Copa del Rey, Albacete made history by eliminating Real Madrid, and a statement made before the match has come back into the spotlight. The words of Albacete's head coach Alberto Gonzalez before the match drew attention after the victory.
HE SAID "THIS MATCH WAS SAVED"
Before facing Real Madrid in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, Albacete's head coach Alberto Gonzalez stood out with his bold statements. Gonzalez said, "Albacete has never beaten Real Madrid in its history. Why? Because that victory was saved for this match."
REAL MADRID SAID GOODBYE TO THE CUP
Real Madrid, managed by Alvaro Arbeloa, was defeated 3-2 by La Liga II representative Albacete in an away match, thus saying goodbye to the Copa del Rey. With this result, Albacete achieved its first victory against Real Madrid in history and secured a place in the quarter-finals.
WORDS BECAME A TOPIC AFTER THE VICTORY
This statement made before the match received extensive coverage in the Spanish press following Real Madrid's elimination. Alberto Gonzalez's words were interpreted as "prophetic" and became a symbol of the historic victory for Albacete.