Former Barcelona Defender Reacts to Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey Exit under Arbeloa
Gerard Pique reacted with sarcasm to Real Madrid’s embarrassing elimination from the Copa del Rey last 16 against Albacete. The former Barcelona defender posted a message on the King’s League Twitch channel: “Good debut for the new Madrid,” as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Los Blancos lost 3-2 on Wednesday night in Alvaro Arbeloa’s first game in charge. The defeat came after Sunday’s Super Cup final loss to Barcelona, which led to Xabi Alonso’s sacking.
This early exit means no Clasico possible in this season’s Copa del Rey. Barcelona face Racing later and remain favorites, though Racing already knocked out Villarreal earlier in the competition.
The result caps a miserable week for Real Madrid, who now focus on recovering under Arbeloa in La Liga and Europe.
