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Embarrassing. Real Madrid Lose To Albacete. Post-game Reaction

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Real Madrid defender seemed to literally walk backwards as Albacete's player lumbered toward goal, embarrassingly scoring.

Managing Madrid podcast discusses Real Madrid's devastating 3-3 draw against Albacete (17th in Spanish second division) in Copa del Rey. Despite possessing the ball, Madrid created almost nothing (XG 0.09 vs. Albacete's 0.28). The hosts dissect player attitudes, noting star players like Vinicius, Fede, and Mbappé showed no leadership or effort. New manager Arbeloa faces immediate pressure, but the analysis reveals systemic issues: a demoralized squad, weak leadership, and players who don't respect coaching authority—problems inherited from Xabi Alonso's brief tenure. The loss represents deeper institutional dysfunction rather than tactical failure.

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A raw post loss conversation that turns disbelief into football argument.

Managing Madrid starts in full coping mode after a result the hosts call one of the worst things they have seen, then settles into a sharper look at the match, the late goal, and the bigger questions around the coach and the club.

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Press play if you need Madrid grief, blunt blame, and actual football thinking after a brutal night and some real post-match fallout.

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