Real Madrid are knocked out of the Copa del Rey by second division Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge.

With new manager Alvaro Arbeloa in the dugout, the Spanish giants fell to an embarrassing defeat at second-tier Albacete

While early reports of a Gegenpressing style may be a slight exaggeration, his style certainly relies on a high press. The most likely approach is believed to be one where Arbeloa deploys a deeper block looking to transition quickly, rather than relying on pressing in the same way as his Castilla teams.

Alvaro Arbeloa has made a bold statement in his first squad selection as Real Madrid manager, opting to leave superstars Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois at home for the Copa del Rey clash against Albacete.