The Athletic went behind the scenes with the second-division Spanish side out to cause another huge upset in the Copa del Rey

Earlier in January, Real Madrid’s post-Xabi Alonso era started in the worst possible way as they lost 3-2 to Albacete.The result knocked Los Blancos out of the Copa Del Rey, marking an end to a

Hansi Flick's team will meet the same side that eliminated Real Madrid from the tournament

Real Madrid, under interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa, faces Albacete in the Copa del Rey Round of 16. Get kick-off time, TV and streaming details, and more.

MADRID (AP) — Álvaro Arbeloa got off to a dismal start as the new coach of Real Madrid, seeing his team lose to second-division club Albacete 3-2 and drop out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 on Wednesday.

Albacete star and Real Madrid conqueror Jefte Betancor has named two Barcelona players that he does not want to play against in their Copa del Rey quarter-final.

Barcelona avoided Real Madrid’s fate and continued their quest for a 33rd Copa del Rey title.

Barcelona visits Albacete in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Get the team news, predicted lineups, and global TV broadcast details.

Albacete's Betancor scores twice Real Madrid's second-string side struggles on Arbeloa's debut Vinicius Jr. targeted with racist chants before the match ALBACETE, Spain, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Substitute Jefte Betancor scored twice as second-tier Albacete ...

Barcelona reached the semifinals of the Copa del Rey , but only after making hard work of beating giantkillers Albacete 2-1. The hosts, 12th in the Segunda Division, reached the quarterfinals courtesy of their shock 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the last 16 in Alvaro Arbeloa's first match in charge.