Madrid, Jan. 15 -- Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as Real Madrid coach ended in a shock exit from the Copa del Rey after a 3-2 defeat away to second-tier Albacete.
Arbeloa showed faith in the Castilla B-team from which he has just been promoted, with youngsters Jorge Cestero and David Jimenez in his starting 11.
The game was played in a foggy Carlos Belmonte Stadium in Albacete, and the hosts, who also rested plenty of regular starters, took the lead in the 42nd minute when Javi Villar opened the scoring following a corner.
Franco Mastantuono equalized for Real Madrid deep into first-half injury time after Dean Huijsen had flicked on a corner.
An upset looked to be on the cards when Jefte Betancor put Albacete back in front in the 82nd minute w...