The Digest:
Real Madrid’s interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa has shouldered complete responsibility for his team’s stunning Copa del Rey elimination at the hands of second-tier Albacete
Key Points:
- Real Madrid lost 3–2 to Albacete, exiting the Copa del Rey in a major upset.
- Interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa stated, “If anyone is to blame for this result, it’s definitely me.”
- He took responsibility for team selection, tactics, and substitutions.
- Arbeloa said he is “not afraid of failure,” calling it part of the journey to success.
- The loss came in his first match since replacing the sacked Xabi Alonso.
- Arbeloa previously coached Real Madrid’s B team and played for the senior side.
- Alonso was dismissed after just seven months following a Supercopa defeat to Barcelona.
Sources: BBC, Complete Sports
