A trip to face Albacete in the Copa del Rey round of 16 on Wednesday is next on the docket for a Real Madrid side that’s had a complicated start of 2026.
The Xabi Alonso era in the Spanish capital is over after just seven months following Sunday’s loss in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. Now, former player Álvaro Arbeloa will take the reigns of a side in desperate need of positive results.
Arbeloa will make his manager debut for Real Madrid away against second division side Albacete. Although the hosts eliminated Celta Vigo in the previous round, it should be a match were Los Blancos can turn the page on their recent woes to gather some positive momentum in the dawn of a new era, qualifying to the quarterfinal.
Here’s how you can watch Real Madrid’s upcoming Copa del Rey bout vs. Albacete on TV and live stream.
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What Time Does Talavera vs. Real Madrid Kick Off?
- Location: Albacete Spain
- Venue: Estadio Carlos Belmonte
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 14
- Kick-off time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. GMT
How to Watch Albacete vs. Real Madrid on TV and Live Stream
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Fans in the United States can catch the action through ESPN Select and the ESPN App, though the latter requires an active subscription. FuboTV is the other alternative for audiences in the U.S.
Premier Sports 2 will broadcast the round of 16 game in the United Kingdom. Those interested can also watch via streaming on Premier Sports Player.
Elsewhere in North America, Real Madrid fans in Mexico can tune in through Sky Sports and Sky+. Unfortunately for Canadian audiences, there’s currently no broadcasters scheduled for the match.
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United States | ESPN Select, ESPN App, fuboTV |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports 2, Premier Sports Player |
| Canada | Not Televised |
| Mexico | Sky Sports, Sky+ |
What’s Next for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid will turn the page quickly after Wednesday to prepare for their first La Liga clash under Arbeloa. Los Blancos will host Levante on Saturday, Jan. 17, aiming to close the gap on table-toppers Barcelona.
Then, Madrid will be back in action in the Champions League on Tuesday, Jan 20, when they welcome AS Monaco to the Bernabéu looking to clinch direct qualification to the round of 16.
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