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Álvaro Arbeloa’s first match on the Real Madrid touchline ended in despair.
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HEADLINES

Report and full match highlights as Real Madrid lose to Albacete in the Copa del Rey.
Jordan Merritt|
The club terminated Xabi Alonso’s three-year contract just seven months into his stint at the Bernabéu.
Amanda Langell|
Alvaro Arbeloa has announced his first starting lineup as head coach for the Copa del Rey match against Albacete.
Jordan Merritt|
New manager Álvaro Arbeloa will aim to lead Los Blancos to Copa del Rey glory this term.
Roberto Casillas|
The first test of the new era is a Copa del Rey round of 16 tie at Albacete on Wednesday night.
Jamie Spencer|
The Real Madrid squad announcement for the Copa del Rey game against Albacete reveals some big absentees.
Jordan Merritt|

Life goes on after Xabi Alonso's departure, with Real Madrid announcing a loan deal this January.
Jordan Merritt|
All the latest Real Madrid transfer news and rumors, including Kees Smit, Fede Valverde, Fabian Ruiz, and more.
Jordan Merritt|
The Spaniard’s tenure was brief but filled with alleged tensions.
Roberto Casillas|
LALIGA SCHEDULE

Schedule

The Álvaro Arbeloa era at Real Madrid begins with a must-win cup game.
Roberto Casillas|
Two of the most established transfer reporters have revealed the man who would love the Real Madrid head coaching job.
Jordan Merritt|
Julián Alvarez, Rodri, Bruno Guimarães, Robert Lewandowski and Yan Diomande all feature in Wednesday’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

Real Madrid travel to face Albacete in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 on January 14. Here is the predicted lineup for Los Blancos.
Jordan Merritt|
The deciding match of the Spanish Super Cup has been the scene of historic moments over the last four-plus decades.
Roberto Casillas|
The Copa del Rey quarterfinal takes place just 48 hours after Xabi Alonso’s departure.
Roberto Casillas|
LALIGA STATS

Team Leaders

The Spaniard’s reportedly blamed his departure, which is described as a sacking rather than a mutual agreement, on his relationship with the club’s Galácticos.
Grey Whitebloom|
Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has responded to reports linking him with the Real Madrid vacancy
Tom Vinall|
Álvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of his first game in charge of Real Madrid as they face Albacete in the Copa del Rey.
Jordan Merritt|
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LALIGA NEWS

The reigning Copa del Rey champions continue their title defense in Santander.
Roberto Casillas|
Real Madrid parted company with Xabi Alonso in the wake of losing the Spanish Super Cup final.
Jamie Spencer|
Hansi Flick reportedly wanted to sign a different defender this January.
Grey Whitebloom|
Klopp has been touted as a possible successor for Alonso at the Bernabéu.
Tom Gott|
Manchester United were also linked with this La Liga midfielder.
Grey Whitebloom|
Job security has never been guaranteed for managers during Florentino Perez’s tenure as Real Madrid president.
Roberto Casillas|

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