"Albacete are chasing a place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals for the first time since 1994-95, when they reached the semi-finals-a feat that would be monumental if achieved by knocking out Real Madrid. Currently competing in Spain's second tier, the club has a proud history of seven LaLiga seasons, though their last top-flight campaign came in 2004-05. This term, Alberto González's men have struggled in the Segunda División, collecting 24 points from 21 matches to sit 17th-just one point above the relegation zone."
"Real Madrid's Super Cup campaign ended in heartbreak, as they followed a 2-1 semi-final win over Atletico Madrid with a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in Sunday's final. Despite assurances over Xabi Alonso's position, the club announced his departure on Monday, appointing Alvaro Arbeloa as interim boss. Los Blancos remain in contention for three trophies, sitting second in LaLiga-four points behind Barcelona-and seventh in the Ch"
Real Madrid face Segunda División side Albacete at Estadio Carlos Belmonte in the Copa del Rey last 16. Albacete aim to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1994-95 and currently sit 17th in the Segunda División, one point above the relegation zone. The hosts progressed through wins over San Fernando and Leganés and eliminated Celta Vigo on penalties, and they remain at full strength with Antonio Puertas and Jefte Betancor leading the attack. Real Madrid lost the Super Cup final to Barcelona, parted ways with Xabi Alonso and appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as interim manager.
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