Albacete – Real Madrid 3-2: Shock Elimination of "Los Blancos"

Albacete, a team from the Spanish second division, defeated Real Madrid 3-2, eliminating "Los Blancos" from the Copa del Rey. The match marked Álvaro Arbeloa's debut as Real Madrid's coach.

Hefte Betancor, on loan from Olympiacos, was the big protagonist of the match, scoring two goals. Albacete took the lead with Villar in the 42nd minute, but Mastantuono equalized for Real Madrid in the 45+3 minute. In the 82nd minute, Betancor gave Albacete the lead again, while Gonzalo equalized to 2-2 in the 90+1 minute. Finally, Betancor made it 3-2 in stoppage time.

Copa del Rey Round of 32 Results:

• La Coruña – Atlético Madrid 0-1
• Deportiva Leonesa – Athletic Bilbao 3-4 (a.e.t.)
• Sociedad – Osasuna 3-2 (pen.)
• Alavés – Rayo Vallecano 2-0
• Albacete – Real Madrid 3-2
• Betis – Elche 2-1
• Burgos – Valencia (15/1)
• Racing Club – Barcelona (15/1)