Substitute Betancor scored in the 82nd and 90+4 minutes to secure Albacete's thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, their debut under new coach Álvaro Arbeloa. Villar gave Albacete the lead before halftime, Mastantuono equalized, and García leveled in stoppage time before Betancor's heroics. Former Madrid defender Jesús Vallejo cried amid the celebrations, while Arbeloa took full blame but praised Vinícius Júnior's commitment. Albacete advances to the quarterfinals as underdog heroes.
Albacete Stuns Real Madrid 3-2 in Copa del Rey Upset
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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