Where to Watch Albacete vs Real Madrid: Alvaro Arbeloa’s First Game as Manager of Los Blancos | Streaming & TV Info

The Albacete vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey showdown at Estadio Carlos Belmonte is a historic moment for Los Blancos. Club legend Alvaro Arbeloa makes his managerial debut in the dugout, stepping in after Xabi Alonso's abrupt exit following a 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final loss to Barcelona.

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Real Madrid arrives hungry for redemption after the Super Cup heartbreak. Well-placed in La Liga and the Champions League, they can't afford an early cup exit. A win restores morale under new boss Alvaro Arbeloa.

Albacete, scraping by in Segunda Division just one point above relegation, are cup giant-killers. They stunned Celta Vigo last round and dream of quarter-finals for the first time since 1995, a season-defining upset.

With Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo rested or nursing knocks, Vinicius Junior carries the attack. A goal here ends his recent dip, building on his stunner against Barcelona. Captain Dani Carvajal returns from injury in the lineup. Eyes will be on Jesus Vallejo, ex-Real Madrid defender now at Albacete. His stoppage-time equaliser vs Celta Vigo sets him up to haunt his old club.

With a record of 14 meetings against Albacete, Real Madrid remain unbeaten against them, their last match against them concluding with a 2-1 win for the Madrid giants at the end of April 2005.

In his debut presser, Arbeloa declared, "This is my home, and I will be here as long as Real Madrid wants me." He praised the squad's “DNA of winning,” revealed talks with Alonso for a smooth handover, and teased academy call-ups without spilling tactics.

This Albacete vs Real Madrid live stream could spark Arbeloa's era; do not miss it on your Albacete vs Real Madrid TV channel.

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Albacete vs Real Madrid Match Info

Fans can catch the Albacete vs Real Madrid live stream on FanCode in India, while the Albacete vs Real Madrid TV channel is Premier Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the US.

Location: Albacete, Spain

Stadium: Estadio Carlos Belmonte

Date: 14th January, 2026

Referee: Garcia Verdura

Time: 08:00 PM (GMT)

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