January 14, 2026 11:21 pm
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in a humiliating loss against second-tier opposition.
Appointed on Monday to replace Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa and his side were ousted by Jefte Bentacor’s stoppage time winner at the Carlos Belmonte stadium.
AFP
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