"Yet, Arbeloa's side were back on level terms in the third minute of first-half stoppage time, with Franco Mastantuono tucking away from close range after Raul Lizoain denied Dean Huijsen's initial header. Albacete regained their lead in the 82nd minute when Betancor volleyed home after Madrid failed to deal with another corner, but the visitors equalised again in the first minute of stoppage time, as Gonzalo Garcia nodded in Arda Guler's set-piece delivery."
"However, there was to be another dramatic twist just three minutes later. Betancor, whose first shot was blocked by Dani Carvajal, swept home the rebound to seal a shock victory for Alberto Gonzalez's side. 1 - Only one of Real Madrid's last nine managers has lost their first game in charge in all competitions (W5 D3): Julen Lopetegui against Atlético de Madrid in the European Super Cup in 2018 (4-2). Debut.#CopaDelRey pic.twitter.com/sVMxE3uzAU"
Real Madrid were knocked out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 after Jefte Betancor's stoppage-time strike gave second-tier Albacete a 3-2 win. Albacete, currently 17th in LaLiga 2, led through Javi Villar before Franco Mastantuono equalised late in the first half. Betancor restored Albacete's lead in the 82nd minute, Gonzalo Garcia levelled in stoppage time, and Betancor netted again three minutes later. The match was Alvaro Arbeloa's first in charge following Xabi Alonso's departure. The result marked Madrid's first defeat to Albacete in 15 meetings and highlighted defensive issues with headed goals conceded.
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