Madrid's Real Madrid exited the Copa del Rey in the Round of 16 after a scandalous dismissal of Xabi Alonso, sensationally losing to Albacete 0 5

The hosts' double was scored by Jefte Betancor.

Earlier, the management of the 'whites' dismissed head coach Xabi Alonso, who had disagreements with some key players. This was the team's first match under new manager Álvaro Arbeloa.

Albacete, currently in 17th place in the Segunda, advanced to the quarterfinals, while Real, sitting second in La Liga, was eliminated from the tournament.

ALBACETE — REAL — 3:2

ALBACETE. Carlos Belmonte

REFEREE: Verdura (Spain).

REAL: Lunin — Raúl Asensio, Heisen (Alaba, 65), F.García (Camavinga, 65), Jimenez (Carvajal, 77), Sestero (Manuel Ángel, 86), Arda Güler, Valverde (c), Vinicius Junior, Mastantuono (Palacios, 77), G.García.

GOALS: 1:0 — Villar (42). 1:1 — Mastantuono (48+). 2:1 — Betancor (82). 2:2 — G.García (91+). 3:2 — Betancor (94+).