Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Albacete in the Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; David Jiménez, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran García; Cestero, Güler, Valverde; Mastantuono, Vinicius and Gonzalo.
Albacete starting XI (TBC): Lizoain; Aguado, Moreno, Vallejo, Neva, JoGo; Escriche, Villar, Capi, Valverde; Jefté.
As expected, Real Madrid will have to take care of business in this one without some key starters. Still, Los Blancos should have what it takes to beat Albacete and advance to the Quarterfinals, but it’s time for Madrid’s players to show some improvements after Xabi Alonso’s departure.
HOW TO WATCH, STREAM COPA DEL REY
Date: 01/14/2026
Time: 21:00 CET, 03:00pm EST.
Venue: Carlos Belmonte, Albacete, Spain.
Available TV: TVE (Spain).
Available Streaming: ESPN+ (USA)
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