By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 17:07 EST, 14 January 2026 | Updated: 17:07 EST, 14 January 2026
Real Madrid began life without Xabi Alonso by crashing out of the Copa del Dey to second tier strugglers Albacete as Alvaro Arbeloa endured a nightmare first match in charge.
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