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Albacete stuns Real Madrid with dramatic late winner in Copa del Rey upset
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Second-division Albacete defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the Copa del Rey round of 16, with Jefté Betancor scoring twice—including a 94th-minute rebound—to spark historic celebrations at Estadio Carlos Belmonte. The shock result marred interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa's debut, coming days after Xabi Alonso's dismissal following a Supercopa de España final loss to Barcelona.
Spain's Equality Ministry has launched probes into three brotherhoods in Córdoba and Albacete over potential discrimination against women in Holy Week processions. These join the Sagunto case, where members voted to exclude them. The Women's Institute has sent formal notices to the groups and local councils.