
Arbeloa's Madrid Debut Ends in Shock Copa Exit
Real Madrid’s new coach Alvaro Arbeloa endured a disastrous top-level bow as his side were eliminated 3-2 by second-division Albacete in the Copa del Rey, exposing deeper issues from fitness and leadership to squad depth after Madrid had hoped Arbeloa could spark a turnaround following Xabi Alonso’s departure.













