This is truly a shock when Real Madrid collapsed against an Albacete that is declining in the Spanish second division. This result extends Real Madrid's disappointing streak of matches, and also makes fans more uneasy about the prospects ahead.
Los Blancos entered the game with a dominant game and fielded a relatively strong squad, with Vinicius, Gonzalo Garcia or Güler present from the beginning.
However, Albacete soon showed that they were not easily bullied. In the 42nd minute, the home team suddenly opened the score, before Real kip brought the match back to the starting line in the 45+3 minute thanks to the efforts of young talent Mastantuono. The first half ended with a score of 1-1.
Stepping into the second half, Albacete continued to press high and play proactively, ready to punish the mistakes of Real's defense. The result came in the 82nd minute, when Betancor finished to increase the score to 2-1.
However, Real still managed to equalize 2-2 in the 90+2 minute after Gonzalo Garcia's classy header. However, in the final minutes, Albacete played bravely, continuously organized counter-attacks and was rewarded when Betancor completed a double in the 90+5 minute, sealing a 3-2 victory.
Real Madrid under interim coach Arbeloa has not shown signs of recovery. Although only facing a lower-ranked opponent, they still make many mistakes, especially the loose defense and lack of creativity in the midfield.
Notably, this is the first time in history that Albacete has defeated Real Madrid, an unforgettable milestone for this small team. For Real, this defeat is a strong blow in the context that they are struggling in La Liga and just lost in the Spanish Super Cup.
