Overview
- Arbeloa’s first match in charge comes in the Copa del Rey round of 16 away to second-tier Albacete on January 14.
- Early live reports showed a 0-0 scoreline with Real Madrid controlling possession.
- Mastantuono returned to the starting lineup as the new coach leaned on a largely rotated side.
- Regular attackers Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz and Jude Bellingham were absent for the tie.
- Coverage in Argentina indicated the match was available exclusively on Flow Deportes.