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Real Madrid knocked out of Copa del Rey by third-tier Alcoyano
MADRID, Jan 21, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Real Madrid suffered an extraordinary defeat in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday as La Liga’s reigning champions lost 2-1 to Alcoyano, who play in Spain’s third tier and had a man sent off in extra-time.
Zinedine Zidane sent on the likes of Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos as substitutes, while Alcoyano’s Ramon Lopez was sent off in the 109th minute for a late challenge on Casemiro.
But against all the odds, Alcoyano still scored the winner, Juanan diverting in at the near post to pull off an incredible upset that continues a worrying dip in form for Madrid.
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