Albacete, Spain
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Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals with a commanding 5-0 victory over second-division side Albacete at the Carlos Belmonte stadium on Tuesday night, according to match reports. The result extended the defending champions’ unbeaten run in the competition and set up a potential clash with top-tier opposition in the next round.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 10th minute, converting a precise finish to give the visitors an early advantage. The French forward added a second goal before halftime, effectively ending Albacete’s hopes of an upset in front of their home supporters.
Jude Bellingham extended Madrid’s lead in the second half, demonstrating the tactical depth available to manager Carlo Ancelotti. Federico Valverde and Arda Güler completed the rout with late goals, underlining the quality gap between Spain’s top division and the Segunda División.
The match marked another opportunity for Madrid to rotate their squad amid a congested fixture schedule. Ancelotti fielded a mixed lineup that combined experienced international players with younger squad members seeking competitive minutes.
Albacete, currently competing in Spain’s second tier, struggled to contain Madrid’s attacking movement throughout the contest. Despite passionate support from the home crowd, the hosts managed few clear chances against a Madrid defense that maintained concentration across the 90 minutes.
The Copa del Rey represents one of four competitions Real Madrid is contesting this season, alongside La Liga, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup. The club’s progression to the quarterfinals keeps alive their ambitions of retaining the domestic cup trophy.
The draw for the quarterfinal round will determine Madrid’s next opponent in the competition. Officials have not yet announced the date for the draw.
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