Real Madrid suffered a stunning Copa del Rey setback on wednesday night as they were knocked out by LaLiga2 side Albacete, losing 3-2 in the Round of 16 in what was one of the biggest upsets of the competition this season, Softfootball reports.
The defeat marked a difficult start for Alvaro Arbeloa, who was taking charge of his first game as Real Madrid head coach following the club's decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso earlier this week .
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle , Arbeloa did not shy away from responsibility after the game, holding his hands up for the disappointing result. Romano posted:
