Arbeloa Debut

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.