7 months ago
Real Madrid and Barcelona advance in Copa del Rey
Real Madrid, a very famous soccer team, lost to Albacete, a team from a lower division, in a big tournament called the Copa del Rey.
The new coach of Real Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa, was in charge for the first time and the team struggled.
Albacete scored the winning goal in the last few minutes of the game.
Real Madrid had some of their best players resting, which might have made it harder for them to win.
Meanwhile, Barcelona, another famous team, won their match against Racing Santander 2-0.
Barcelona's players Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal scored the goals.
Barcelona had to work hard to win, as Racing Santander almost scored twice but their goals were disallowed.
Other big teams also played their matches in this tournament, with some winning and some losing.
It was a surprising result because Albacete is not usually expected to beat Real Madrid, but Barcelona's win was expected.
Real Madrid lost 3-2 to second-division club Albacete in the Copa del Rey round of 16.
Jefté Betancor scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time for Albacete.
Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 2-0 to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal scored the goals for Barcelona.
Real Madrid struggled from the start, with several key players rested, while Barcelona had to work hard to secure their victory.
- Who
- Real Madrid, Albacete, Barcelona, Racing Santander
- What
- Copa del Rey round of 16 matches
- Where
- Carlos Belmonte stadium (Albacete), Sardinero stadium (Santander)
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday
- Why
- To determine the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey
Key facts
- Teams
- Real Madrid vs. Albacete, Barcelona vs. Racing Santander
- Scores
- Albacete 3-2 Real Madrid, Barcelona 2-0 Racing Santander
- Competition
- Copa del Rey (Round of 16)
- Dates
- Wednesday, Thursday
- Winning Goals
- Jefté Betancor (Albacete), Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Coaches
- Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid, debut), Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
- Notable Absences (Real Madrid)
- Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois, Rodrygo
- Other Matches
- Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Alaves, Real Betis 2-1 Elche, Atletico Madrid 1-0 Deportivo La Coruña, Valencia 2-0 Burgos
Timeline
Real Madrid's poor performance, including a home loss and three consecutive draws, put pressure on Xabi Alonso leading up to the match against Albacete.
Real Madrid's poor run of form, including a home loss and three consecutive draws, put pressure on Xabi Alonso leading up to the match against Albacete.
Real Madrid's poor performance in their previous matches, including a home loss and three consecutive draws, put pressure on Xabi Alonso, leading to his team's loss against Albacete.
Real Madrid's poor performance and lack of team cohesion under Xabi Alonso's management led to the loss against Albacete.
Real Madrid lost to Albacete in the Copa del Rey under new coach Álvaro Arbeloa's debut.
Quotes
Ferran Torres
Barcelona forward and Spanish international
“We didn't think they would be so hard to break down. We knew that we had to stretch the game, be calm and in the end it went well.”
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Alvaro Mantilla
Racing Santander defender
“We played the game we had to play, we played a 10 out of 10 match, (with) two offside goals and the chance at the end... it's okay, it's football.”
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Sources
How a former electrician shocked mighty Real Madrid!
Real Madrid Skipper Explains What Team Must Do 'From Tomorrow' After Shocking Copa Del Rey Exit
Real Madrid ousted from Copa by 2nd-division club Albacete in debut of coach Arbeloa
‘We’ve hit rock bottom’: Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal apologises to fans after Copa del Rey exit to 2nd-tier Albacete
Humiliation for Real Madrid as second-division Albacete stun new coach Arbeloa in Copa del Rey last 16 – Firstpost
‘At Real Madrid, a draw is a tragedy’: Arbeloa takes full blame after shock Copa del Rey exit to 2nd-tier Albacete in nightmare debut
Arbeloa's Debut 'Tragedy': Real Madrid Knocked Out Of Copa Del Rey By Second-Tier Albacete's Last-Gasp Winner
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut
Real Madrid Ousted From Copa del Rey By 2nd-division Club Albacete On Alvaro Arbeloa's Coaching Debut
