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Real Madrid face Albacete in the Copa del Rey round of 16 under interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa following Xabi Alonso’s exit.
Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Rüdiger miss out due to fitness, while Bellingham and others are rested as youth players are called up.
Despite disruption and changes, Los Blancos remain favourites to reach the quarter-finals.
Why are Jude Beliingham, Rodyrgo and Kylian Mbappe not in Arbeloa's Real Madrid squad?
Summary
Navigating through a tough few days surrounded by scrutiny, Real Madrid is back in action against second-tier rivals Albacete in the Copa del Rey round of 16 on Wednesday. Los Blancos takes field for the first time after the Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso mutually parted ways following an El Clásico upset in the Spanish Super Cup final in Riyadh. Former Real Madrid player and Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa will be on the sidelines as manager for this must-win cup fixture.
The 42-year-old did not have enough time to prepare for this challenging away fixture. However, his work at Castilla has attained massive appreciation. The side from the captial are strong favourite to advance to the quarter finals. Ahead of Arbeloa's unplanned debut as senior team manager, the Real Madrid squad welcomed several fresh faces from Castilla.
Some of the biggest stars have been left out of the travelling Real Madrid Squad for Albacete Balompié for this knockout clash as a bold move by Arbeloa. Let's understand the reason behind Jude Beliingham, Rodyrgo and Kylian Mbappe's absence from Alvaro Arbeloa Squad.
Why are Jude Beliingham, Rodyrgo and Kylian Mbappe not in Arbeloa's Real Madrid squad?
A new look, Real Madrid under Arbeloa's regime will step on the pitch with a clear ambition to qualify for the next round of the Copa Del Rey. An upset against the second division outfit will surely put the interim manager on spot. The visitors will be eager to put their El Clásico failure behind them, without several first-team stars and mix academic firepower at Estádio Carlos Belmonte.
The likes of Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo did not take part in the club's final training session on Tuesday due to a lack of fitness.
Hence, were left out of the Real Madrid Squad. English midfielder Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois and Aurélien Tchouaméni have been rested from the away trip to South. Young guns from Real Madrid's youth set-up have been called up; the list of inclusion consists of Jorge Cestero, David Jimenez, Cesar Palacios, Joan Martinez, and Manuel Angel.
Real Madrid Squad vs Albacete Balompié
Check out the 20-man Real Madrid Squad for Albacete Balompié set to travel to Albacete to compete for a spot in the Copa Del Rey last eight:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Lunin, Fran González, Sergio Mestre |
| Defenders | Carvajal, Alaba, Asencio, Fran García, Huijsen, David Jiménez, Joan Martínez |
| Midfielders | Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Cestero, Manuel Ángel, Palacios |
| Attackers | Vini Jr., Gonzalo, Mastantuono |
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Why Jude Bellingham is not playing vs Albacete in CDR?
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Why Jude Bellingham is not playing vs Albacete in CDR?
The English international Jude Bellingham is given rest.
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