Real Madrid are back in action after an evenful few days when they visit second division side Albacete on Wednesday night in the Copa del Rey round of 16.
The game will take place a mere 48 hours after Xabi Alonso’s departure as Real Madrid manager was announced. The decision to end Alonso’s tenure came in the immediate aftermath of the defeat to Barcelona in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final.
Álvaro Arbeloa was named Alonso’s successor instantly and now, the former Castilla manager has just one day to prepare for a cannot-lose match. Exiting the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 would be an absolute catastrophe for Real Madrid.
Albacete in front have been struggling in La Liga2 this season, sitting just one point above the relegation zone. But they’re coming off upsetting Celta Vigo in the round of 32 in dramatic fashion and, at home, they’ll aim to beat the 15-time European champions for the first time in club history.
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