Albacete Shocks Real Madrid in Copa del Rey Upset
Real Madrid were eliminated from the Copa del Rey by second division team Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa's inaugural match as head coach.
Albacete took the lead in the 42nd minute when defender Javi Villar headed in a corner delivered by Jose Lazo.
Madrid quickly equalized in first-half stoppage time through Franco Mastantuono.
However, substitute Jefte Betancor scored twice in the final eight minutes, sandwiching an equalizer from Gonzalo Garcia, to secure a historic victory for the Segunda side and a place in the quarter-finals, marking their first win over the 15-time Champions League winners.
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