Football does not give rest and that in Real Madrid they know very well. The white team not only comes from losing the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona, but also ran out of coach after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso. Time does not give truce and now the meringues must focus on the Copa del Rey, where they will face Albacete.
After the failure in the Super Cup, Real Madrid are already thinking about the competitions ahead and winning the Copa del Rey must be an obligation for a team that always aspires to win everything and now they will have to do so in the midst of a sporting crisis.
Alvaro Arbeloa will take charge of Real Madrid
After the departure of Xabi Alonso, who was dismissed after poor performance and even worse dressing room management, Real Madrid confirmed that Alvaro Arbeloa will take charge of the club for the remainder of the season. This decision did not come as much of a surprise, as the former defender had been working at the club for some time and was already prepared for this new opportunity as interim coach.
With LaLiga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey ahead of him, Arbeloa knows he is obliged to win everything and that is why the match against Albacete is key to regain confidence and show the world that Madrid is more alive than ever.
This is how Real Madrid and Albacete arrive at a new Copa de la Reina phase
The duel between Real Madrid and Albacete will be in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, where Los Blancos are coming off a 3-2 win over Talavera de la Reina and Ukrainian Lunin was one of the team’s standout performers.
For their part, Albacete came from behind to beat Celta in a match that ended 2-2 and then went on to win on penalties.
Different realities for two teams with different objectives. Albacete will be looking to spring a surprise with no pressure, while Real Madrid are obliged to win and, for a few days, silence the criticism they have been receiving.
What time is the match between Albacete and Real Madrid in the United States?
The Copa del Rey round of 16 match between Albacete and Real Madrid will take place on Wednesday, January 14 at 15:00.
Where to watch Albacete vs Real Madrid in the United States?
The duel can be followed on ESPN and the ESPN App.
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