Albacete Vs Real Madrid Highlights, Copa del Rey: Betancor Brace Seals Major Upset As Hosts Knock Out Los Blancos

Hello, we’re back with another live blog, and it’s Albacete taking on Real Madrid! Stick around for all the twists, turns, and live updates from this Copa del Rey clash.

The Albacete vs Real Madrid, Copa Del Rey Round Of 16 match will be live streamed on FanCode app.

Kick-off and we’re live in this Copa del Rey tie. Albacete get the match started with the crowd right behind them. Three minutes in, Franco Mastantuono tries an ambitious crossfield pass for Real Madrid, looking to open things up early, but it comes to nothing and Albacete quickly win the ball back. Early touches, early intent, and the cup-night tension is already building.

A worrying pause in play here. Antonio Pacheco is down and clearly in discomfort, waving urgently toward the bench for medical help. The Albacete players gather around as the physios rush on, the stadium falling into an uneasy hush. Fingers crossed it’s nothing serious, but this doesn’t look great at first glance.

Real Madrid earn a free kick in a dangerous area. Mastantuono steps up, eyes set on creating something from nothing. The tension builds as the wall lines up, could this be the first real chance of the night?

Oh, that was close! Valverde lets fly from outside the box after a neat setup from Fran García, but Raúl Lizoain is equal to it, diving low to his left to keep Albacete in the game. Madrid looking sharp, but the keeper has other ideas.

Albacete nearly catch Los Blancos off guard! Daniel Bernabéu charges forward on a quick break and fires from outside the box, but it sails just wide to the right. A promising move, but no reward this time.

Albacete strike first! Javi Villar rises highest to meet José Carlos Lazo’s pinpoint corner delivery and heads it beautifully into the top right corner. The stadium erupts, Albacete lead 1-0 against Real Madrid, and what a way to do it.

Los Blancos respond instantly! Franco Mastantuono pounces on a corner, smashing a left-footed shot from close range straight into the top centre. Albacete’s lead erased just before halftime, 1-1, and we’re in for a thrilling second half.

And that’s the whistle for the first half! El Queso Mecánico and Los Blancos go into the break all square at 1-1 after a rollercoaster 45 minutes. Plenty to talk about, and the second half promises even more drama.

We’re back! El Queso Mecánico and Los Blancos resume battle at 1-1. Fresh legs, fresh chances, and anything can happen in this Copa del Rey clash, let’s see who takes control.

Close call for Los Blancos! Fran García sends a teasing ball into the box, but the Albacete defence reads it perfectly and blocks it. Madrid keep pressing, though, they’ll be looking for that breakthrough soon.

Los Blancos win a free kick in a dangerous spot. Mastantuono steps up, ready to whip something dangerous into the box, could this be the moment to tip the scales?

El Queso Mecánico are settling back into the game. They’re keeping the ball, probing patiently, and looking for the perfect moment to spring another attack. Madrid can’t relax just yet.

Alvaro Arbeloa shakes things up! Franco Mastantuono comes off, and Cesar Palacios is on. Fresh legs for Madrid as they hunt for that winning goal.

El Queso Mecánico take the lead again! Jefte Betancor pounces on a loose ball in the box and smashes it into the top left corner. The stadium erupts, Albacete 2, Los Blancos 1, and what a twist this Copa del Rey clash has taken.

Los Blancos snatch a dramatic equalizer! Arda Guler swings in a perfect corner, and Gonzalo Garcia rises to meet it, heading it into the left side of the net. El Queso Mecánico’s lead gone, 2-2, and what a heart-stopping finish this is shaping up to be!

Betancor does it again! El Queso Mecánico’s striker pounces on a rebound in the box and gleefully rifles it into the right side of the net. Albacete take a thrilling 3-2 lead in the dying moments.