Albacete-Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Round of 16
The tie will be played as a single-game tie at the Carlos Belmonte on 13, 14 or 15 January.
www.realmadrid.comHere’s the latest on Real Madrid and the Copa del Rey.
- Real Madrid's Copa del Rey status has fluctuated in recent seasons, with the team progressing through early rounds but also facing shocks in knockout ties. As of early 2025, Madrid advanced to the later rounds with a 3-2 win in an away fixture, and the club subsequently reached the later stages before the 2026 season began. This reflects Madrid’s typical strength in knockout games, though results can vary by opponent and round.[1][2]
- In the most recent Round of 16 ties publicly covered, Real Madrid were involved in a sequence of high-stakes matches, including notable performances by players such as Mbappé in early rounds and other star contributions, before additional rounds determined their progression or exit. For exact round-by-round results, check the official Real Madrid club site and reliable sports outlets for the latest scores and opponents.[2][1]
- There has been media coverage suggesting Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey journey continued into 2026 with potential fixtures against clubs like Albacete, Burgos, Cultural Leonesa, Racing de Santander, or Deportivo La Coruña in the Round of 16, depending on the draw. For precise match dates, venues, and results, refer to the official Real Madrid communications and major sports news portals.[9]
Illustration: Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey path typically includes a series of knockout rounds starting from early rounds in which top-division teams may enter, followed by a potential quarterfinal-to-final run if they win each tie.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact latest results and next match dates from Real Madrid’s official site and major outlets and present them in a concise timeline. I can also provide a quick table comparing Madrid’s Copa del Rey progress in the last few seasons for context.
Citations:
- Real Madrid Copa del Rey round results and progress notes.[1]
- Historical road to the Copa del Rey including notable round-by-round results.[2]
- 2026 Round of 16 potential opponents and official schedule notes.[9]