Overview
- The Segunda División club advanced from the Round of 16 after sealing the match with a decisive goal in the final minutes.
- Local reports describe the result as Albacete’s first-ever victory over Real Madrid following 11 losses and three draws in prior meetings.
- Jonathan Gómez came on for Dani Bernabéu in the 74th minute and finished with zero fouls committed and one shot attempt.
- Gómez, a dual-national defender born in 2003, debuted for Mexico’s senior team in a 2022 friendly against Guatemala.
- The upset heightens scrutiny of Real Madrid’s form under Álvaro Arbeloa and lifts Albacete’s profile despite a squad reportedly valued at under €15 million.