Courtois' availability gives the Ukrainian the opportunity to enter the field.

14th Real Madrid will play the first match of the 1/8 final of the Spanish Cup against Albacete. There will be a first team under the leadership of the new coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Start of a duel of plans for 22:00 Kyiv time.

Real Madrid's bid for the match was defeated by the Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who could make his debut against Kerivnitstvo Arbeloa. Natomist Thibault Courtois rejected the changes and made no statements. Also on the list is Bellingham and Mbappe.

Our squad for the match!

@AlbaceteBPSAD pic. twitter. com/yFtD8l8Duq - Real Madrid C. (@realmadriden) January 14, 2026 Under coaching, Xabi Alonso Lunin has played just two matches for Real, so today’s match could be a new start for the club.