Unexpected victory of "Albacete" over "Real" caused a stir in football circles. The match ended with a score of 3:2, sending the Madrid club home and allowing "Albacete" to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament.
The key role in the hosts' success was played by Hefte Betancor, who, coming off the bench, scored two goals. Javi Villar also made his mark, adding another goal to his team's tally. Despite active attempts by "Real" to change the course of the game, they could not avoid defeat.
The game took place at the "Carlos Belmonte" stadium with support from approximately 17,000 spectators. This was the debut match for the new head coach of "Real," Álvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Xabi Alonso after his dismissal. The Madrid team fielded mostly a reserve squad and faced serious resistance from a determined opponent.
Unfortunately, the atmosphere of the match was marred by racist chants directed at Vinícius Júnior, which also became a topic of discussion after the game.
This victory for "Albacete" is one of the most striking sensations in the current edition of the Copa del Rey.
