In a result that will remain in the memory of Madrid fans for a long time, Real Madrid have been eliminated from the King's Cup by second-tier team Albacete, after a dramatic match that ended 3-2 for the home team.
Albacete surprised from the start, taking the lead in the 42nd minute, when Javi Villar took advantage of a corner kick and headed the ball into the top corner of the goal, making the score 1-0.
Real Madrid reacted immediately in the 45+3 minute, with Franco Mastantuono equalizing, bringing the score to 1-1 at the break.
Albacete regained the lead in the 82nd minute, when Jefte Betancor finished a cross into the top left corner, bringing the score to 2-1.
Real Madrid tried to equalize again with Gonzalo Garcia's goal in the 90+1 minute, but the real surprise came in the final minute of extra time.
The 94th minute was underway, when Jefte Betancor again took advantage of the confusion in the royal defense and scored the decisive goal for 3-2, sealing the elimination of "Los Blancos" from the Cup.
This elimination for Real Madrid is heavy news, two days after they fired coach Xabi Alonso, and replaced him with Alvaro Arbeloa. /Telegraph/
