Overview
- The Segunda side advanced 3–2 in the round of 16 at Carlos Belmonte, with Jefte scoring twice and deciding the match with the final kick.
- Real Madrid fielded a rotated squad and left Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham in Madrid, while Albacete also rested several regulars.
- Javi Villar opened for Albacete from a corner, Franco Mastantuono leveled from a set piece, and Gonzalo Garcia equalized late before Jefte's winner.
- RFEF-released dressing room footage showed Alberto Gonzalez telling his players before kickoff that the day was reserved for Albacete to beat Real Madrid.
- Former Madrid defender Jesús Vallejo was seen in tears on the sideline after missing the match with muscle discomfort.