FThere is no rest in football, and at Real Madrid they know that. Not only did the White team lose to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, but they also found themselves without a manager following the sacking of Xabi Alonso. Time does not allow a truce and the Merengues must now concentrate on the Copa del Rey, where they will face Albacete.
After the failure in the Super Cup, Real Madrid are already thinking about future competitions, and winning the Copa del Rey must be an obligation for a team that always aims to win everything, but now it has to do so in the midst of a sporting crisis.
Alda Güler creates magic with a soccer ball during Real Madrid training
Alvaro Arbeloa appointed as Real Madrid manager
Following the departure of Xabi Alonso, who was sacked due to poor results and further poor locker room management, Real Madrid announced that Alvaro Arbeloa would take charge for the remainder of the season. The decision was not too surprising as the former defender had been working at the club for some time and was already preparing for this new opportunity as interim coach.
With La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey coming up, Arbeloa knows they have to win them all. That’s why the game against Albacete is key to regaining confidence and showing the world that Madrid are more alive than ever.
Real Madrid and Albacete thus reach a new stage in the Copa de la Reina
The match between Real Madrid and Albacete took place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, with Los Blancos winning 3-2 at Talavera de la Reina, and Ukrainian Lunin was one of the team’s standout performers.
Albacete, on the other hand, came from behind to beat Celta in a match that ended 2-2 and then won on penalties.
Two teams with different goals, different realities. Albacete will be looking to create a surprise without putting pressure on them, while Real Madrid need a win to silence the criticism they have been receiving for the past few days.
What time is the match between Albacete and Real Madrid in America?
The Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Albacete and Real Madrid will be held on Wednesday, January 14th at 15:00.
Where can I watch Albacete vs. Real Madrid in the US?
You can watch the duel on ESPN and the ESPN app.
