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sports1d ago
It was supposed to be a new dawn for Real Madrid. Instead, they hit ‘rock bottom’
- Real Madrid were shocked 3-2 by Albacete in the Copa del Rey last-16, a dramatic early setback for Arbeloa’s tenure.
- Arbeloa blamed the team’s fitness level and promised improvements with the return of fitness staff.
- Jefte Betancor scored a stoppage-time winner to clinch the upset for Albacete.
- Gonzalo García headed Madrid’s late equaliser before Betancor’s winner.
- Dani Carvajal’s late clearance failed to stop Madrid’s defeat, sealing a historic upset.
- Arbeloa admitted the defeat and took responsibility for the result.
- Real Madrid’s defeat follows a pattern of fitness and leadership concerns for the squad.
- Arbeloa’s appointment aimed to bring modern coaching ideas, but results were immediate and adverse.
- Madrid will focus on La Liga and Champions League after the cup exit.
- Perez’s presidency faces scrutiny as results falter amid coaching changes.
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