ESPN FC Albacete Upset Real Madrid
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Jan 15, 2026 Football journalist Colin Udoh joins to discuss the surprising AFCON matches, highlighting Senegal and Morocco's path to the final. He provides insights into Senegal's gritty performance against Egypt and shares his predictions for a tight final. The crew also reacts to Albacete's shocking upset of Real Madrid, questioning manager Álvaro Arbeloa's choices. Additionally, they analyze Chelsea's loss to Arsenal, deeming the scoreline flattering despite a tough match. Insights on player mentality and team dynamics round out the conversation.
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Disaster In Arbeloa's First Match
- Álvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge ended in a Copa del Rey shock loss to Albacete, exposing deeper Real Madrid issues.
- Alex Kirkland says selection and squad unity mattered more than immediate tactics in this defeat.
Bring Stars To Build Unity
- Alejandro Moreno urges managers to bring rested stars to maintain squad unity even if they won't play the full match.
- He recommends having key players on the bench to provide options when games get complicated.
Togetherness Trumps Tactical Tweaks
- Team togetherness matters more than tactics when players won't run for one another in tight moments.
- Stevie Nicol stresses unity transforms average players into hard‑to‑beat teams.