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Andy Hampson and Standard Sport

MYSTERIOUS: Alvaro arbeloa reacts as real madrid hit rock bottom with embarrassing copa del rey exit | Mind Blowing Facts

The only way is up: Alvaro Arbeloa’s first game in charge of Real Madrid resulted in a humiliating defeat - (Getty Images)

New Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa suffered an embarrassing defeat in his first match in charge as second-tier Albacete produced a stunning Copa del Rey upset.

Jefte Betancor struck a brilliant winner deep into stoppage time at Estadio Carlos Belmonte as Albacete snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory in the round-of-16 tie.

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