Álvaro Arbeloa, the new coach of Real Madrid, announced the first team roster for the match against Albacete in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The lineup was affected by several absences, which provided an opportunity for several youth players from the club's academy to join the first team.

The list included five young players: Juan Martínez, David Jiménez, Manuel Ángel, Palacios, and Cestero, who have already participated in their first training session with the first team. On the other hand, the coach decided to give rest to four key players despite the absences: Tchouaméni, Carriera, Bellingham, and Courtois.

Absent from the list are Mbappé, Rodrygo, Rüdiger, Militão, Arnold, and Mendy due to injuries. They are expected to gradually rejoin team training, with Mbappé, Rüdiger, and Rodrygo anticipated to be the first to return.

Real Madrid's lineup for the match against Albacete in the Copa del Rey was as follows:

Goalkeeping: Two colors - Fran González - Sergio Mistry.

Defense line: Carvajal - Alaba - Fran Garcia - Hausen - David Jimenez - Juan Martinez - Asensio.

Midfield: Camavinga - Valverde - Arda Güler - Ceballos - Cistaro - Manuel Ángel - Palacios.

Attack: Vinícius Júnior - Gonzalo García - Mastantuno.