Real Madrid experienced a shocking defeat in the King’s Cup against the second division team, which is fighting for survival in the second tier of Spanish football.
After the defeat in the Super Cup final against Barcelona, which resulted in the departure of coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid experienced a new debaclethis time in the King’s Cup. Albacetewhich is fighting for survival in the second tier of Spanish football, kicked the Royal Club out of the competition with a 3:2 victory, reports Gol.hr.
At the Carlos Belmonte stadium, the home team took the lead at the end of the first half, when Vilar in the 42nd minute zshook the guest network.
However, Real managed to respond before going to the break, because in the third minute of stoppage time Mastantuono scored for 1:1.
In the continuation of the meeting, Albacete took the initiative again, and the reward arrived in the 82nd minute. Betancor took advantage of the good action of his teammates and returned the advantage to the hosts with a goal for 2:1.
When it seemed that it would be the decisive moment, real drama followed in stoppage time. Garcia tied the game at 2:2 in the first minute of overtime and gave hope to Real, but the Madrid celebration was short-lived.
Just three minutes later Betancor struck once again, scoring his second goal of the game and causing an eruption of delight in the stands.
With this defeat, Real Madrid lost the chance to win the King’s Cup, and the crisis in the club continued even after the recent changes.
🚨🇪🇸 ALBACETE HAVE KNOCKED OUT REAL MADRID OF THE COPA DEL REY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY HAVE WON IT IN THE 94TH MINUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Albacete 3-2 Real Madrid.pic.twitter.com/iGQSxXrMma
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