Arbeloa takes blame for Real Madrid cup shock: ‘I’ve failed many times, I can only thank the players"

Arbeloa admits Copa del Rey defeat at Albacete was on him, praises players, and vows to learn from the loss.

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Standings

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Team

Pts. P W D L
1 Arsenal 18 6 6 0 0
2 Bayern 1 15 6 5 0 1
3 PSG 1 13 6 4 1 1
4 M. City 5 13 6 4 1 1
5 Atalanta 5 13 6 4 1 1
6 Inter 2 12 6 4 0 2
7 Real Madrid 2 12 6 4 0 2
8 Atlético 4 12 6 4 0 2
9 Liverpool 4 12 6 4 0 2
10 B. Dortmund 4 11 6 3 2 1
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Alonso’s exit leaves Álvaro Arbeloa facing the same unanswered question in midfield, and the same uncomfortable reality.

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