Real Madrid took their Copa del Rey defeat very seriously. Yesterday, Los Blancos dropped out of the tournament after losing to Albacete 2-3 in the round of 16. Notably, this match marked Alvaro Arbeloa's first time managing Real Madrid as head coach, but his debut didn't go as planned, ending in a hard shot.
Journalist Melchor Ruiz stated that this defeat is considered "historic" within the club. Because Real Madrid has seen controversial pages in Copa del Rey history before: they were once heavily criticized in public after losing 0-4 to Alcorcon and 1-2 to Alcoyano. Now, against "Albacete," this result has revived those "painful memories."
The club management's position is firm: such a game and such an appearance absolutely do not correspond to the name, brand, and demanding standards of "Real." It is said that the prevailing view in Madrid is that the main responsibility for the current situation lies with the players. That is, the problem is seen not only as tactics or one-game failure, but also as a matter of attitude, discipline, and responsibility on the field.
At the same time, the club hinted that "important decisions" could be made before the next season. It is noteworthy that some of these decisions may be "unexpected" for many. So, Real Madrid is already talking about the possibility of a major cleanup or drastic changes to the squad.
However, one thing is clear: the club has full confidence in Arbeloa. He is expected to quickly rectify the situation, restore the team's morale, and continue the fight for the trophy in the remaining two main fronts - La Liga and the Champions League. For fans, this is the hope: "The Cup is gone, but the season is not gone."
Additionally, it was announced that no new players would be brought in during the winter transfer window. That is, Real Madrid intends to resolve this situation not through a transfer, but by "forcing the existing squad to change."
In conclusion, Madrid is in a bad mood right now: the defeat in the Cup is not just a result, it's the club's "internal signal." Now everything comes down to one question: Will Real Madrid be able to give the real answer on the field in the remaining season?
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