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Alcorcón vs Real Madrid
Event2009–10 Copa del Rey
Round of 32
First leg
Alcorcón Real Madrid
4 0
Date27 October 2009
VenueEstadio Santo Domingo, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
Man of the MatchBorja Pérez (Alcorcón)
RefereeJavier Turienzo Álvarez
Attendance2,997

Alcorconazo is the name given by fans and by the Spanish sports press to the first leg of a 2009–10 Copa del Rey two-legged matchup between AD Alcorcón and Real Madrid in the round of 32, a 4–0 win by Alcorcón.[1]

Origin

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The first leg received this name because of the defeat of Real Madrid, one of the largest clubs in Spanish football and in the world, by a modest Alcorcón team which then played in the third-tier Segunda División B.

Contrast between Real Madrid and Alcorcón

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The two competing sides had significantly differing financial support.

The annual salaries of Alcorcón's matchday squad added up to less than €1 million, compared to the €110 million salary of Real Madrid's squad.

Real Madrid had spent €254 million on new signings the previous summer, out of a €420 million annual budget at the time.

On the day before the first leg of the cup-tie versus Alcorcón, one of Real Madrid's corporate sponsors gave the entire senior squad new cars worth a total of €2 million.

The average annual salary of an Alcorcón player at the time, €36,000, was less than Cristiano Ronaldo made in a day that season.

At the time of the match, Real Madrid's reserve side played in Segunda B alongside Alcorcón – and had lost only once in seven previous meetings between the two.[2]

However, Ronaldo was not included in the squad for the match, along with several other stars who were rested. Adding insult to injury, the two Alcorcón goalscorers (Borja Pérez and Ernesto Gómez) were alumni of Real Madrid's youth academy.

Match details

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Alcorcón4–0Real Madrid
 Report
Attendance: 2,997
Referee: Javier Turienzo Álvarez (Castile and León)
GK 1 Spain Juanma Yellow card 90+1'
RB 24 Spain Nagore Yellow card 7'
CB 18 Spain Íñigo López Yellow card 52'
CB 20 Spain Borja Gómez
LB 16 Spain Fernando Béjar downward-facing red arrow 75'
RM 17 Spain Rubén Anuarbe
CM 10 Spain Sergio Mora
CM 8 Spain Rubén Sanz (c)
LM 11 Spain Ernesto Gómez downward-facing red arrow 63'
SS 14 Spain Diego Cascón
CF 22 Spain Borja Pérez downward-facing red arrow 81'
Substitutions:
GK 13 Spain Eladio
DF 4 Spain Mario Sánchez
FW 9 Spain Sergio Bravo upward-facing green arrow 81'
FW 19 Spain Carmelo Yuste upward-facing green arrow 73'
FW 21 France Jérémy Lempereur upward-facing green arrow 63'
Manager:
Spain Juan Antonio Anquela
GK 13 Poland Jerzy Dudek
RB 2 Spain Álvaro Arbeloa
CB 21 Germany Christoph Metzelder
CB 18 Spain Raúl Albiol Yellow card 61'
LB 15 Netherlands Royston Drenthe
DM 6 Mali Mahamadou Diarra Yellow card 77'
RM 24 Spain Esteban Granero downward-facing red arrow 61'
LM 14 Spain Guti Yellow card 43' downward-facing red arrow 45'
AM 23 Netherlands Rafael van der Vaart
CF 11 France Karim Benzema
CF 7 Spain Raúl (c) downward-facing red arrow 71'
Substitutions:
GK 26 Spain Antonio Adán
DF 12 Brazil Marcelo upward-facing green arrow 61'
DF 19 Argentina Ezequiel Garay
MF 5 Argentina Fernando Gago upward-facing green arrow 45'
FW 17 Netherlands Ruud van Nistelrooy upward-facing green arrow 71'
Manager:
Chile Manuel Pellegrini

Man of the Match:
Borja Pérez (Alcorcón)

Assistant referees:
Luis Cote Sáez (Aragon)
Aurelio Asensio Rodríguez (Asturias)
Fourth official:
Rubén Gómez González (Castile and León)

Overall score

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Team 1 Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score Team 2 1st leg 2nd leg
Alcorcón 4–1 Real Madrid 4–0 0–1

Legacy

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This defeat was a lead sports story throughout Europe, being the title page in British,[3] French[4] and Italian publications.[5]

It also marked a rise to relative prominence for the suburban Madrid club; in what may or may not have been a coincidence, Alcorcón began a major stadium renovation project the following month.

The half-time substitution of Guti when the score was 3–0 and when he was booked before was another topic in the Spanish press because of words exchanged between the player and his coach, Manuel Pellegrini.[6]

It generated superstition and the number of the 4–0 day, 27 October 2009, (27,109) was one of the best-selling lottery tickets on Christmas 2009.[7]

Aftermath

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While Real Madrid won the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, Alcorcón advanced victorious 4-1 on aggregate to the next round.

See also

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References

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The Alcorconazo was a historic upset in Spanish football, referring to AD 's 4–0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the round of 32 in the on 27 October 2009 at Estadio Municipal de . The goals were scored by Borja Pérez (twice), Ernesto Gómez, and an own goal by Real Madrid's , with Alcorcón leading 3–0 at halftime against a star-studded Real Madrid side featuring players like , , and Raúl. In the return leg on 10 November 2009 at the Santiago Bernabéu, attended by 79,500 spectators including , Real Madrid managed only a 1–0 win through a late goal by , resulting in a 4–1 aggregate elimination for the giants. Managed by at the time, Real Madrid's humiliating defeat—against a Segunda División B (third-tier) team many of whose players held part-time jobs—exposed defensive frailties and contributed directly to Pellegrini's sacking later that season. The term "Alcorconazo," coined by the Spanish press and fans, has since symbolized one of the greatest shocks in Copa del Rey history and Spanish football overall, often invoked to highlight underdog triumphs or Real Madrid's rare vulnerabilities. Notably, two of Alcorcón's goalscorers, Borja Pérez and Ernesto Gómez, were former Real Madrid youth academy products, adding irony to the result. The event's legacy endures; as of 2017, Marcelo and Benzema were the only starters from that Real Madrid lineup still associated with the club.

Background and Context

Disparity Between the Teams

The disparity between and Real Madrid ahead of their 2009–10 tie was profound, encompassing financial resources, competitive stature, squad makeup, and even the venues where the matches would be played. operated on an annual budget of approximately €1.1 million, reflecting its status as a modest club in Spain's lower divisions, while Real Madrid's budget for the 2009–10 season reached a record €422 million, enabling lavish investments that underscored the economic chasm between the two sides. Real Madrid's summer 2009 transfer spending alone totaled €250 million, including high-profile acquisitions such as for €94 million, for €65 million, and for €35 million, as part of president Florentino Pérez's strategy to revive the club's era following his return to the presidency that June. In terms of competitive levels, competed in the (Spain's third tier), specifically Group II, where it had built momentum with a strong start to the 2009–10 season. Real Madrid, by contrast, was a perennial powerhouse in (the top tier), fresh off Pérez's election and intent on reclaiming dominance in European football after a transitional period under interim leadership. This gulf in divisions highlighted the tie's lopsided expectations, with Alcorcón akin to Real Madrid's own , Castilla, in terms of league standing. Squad composition further illustrated the mismatch. Alcorcón relied heavily on local talent and young players, including midfielders Borja Pérez and Ernesto Gómez, both products of Real Madrid's youth academy who had been released earlier in their careers and now anchored the third-tier side's attack. Real Madrid, facing fixture congestion across , the , and the , planned to field a blend of established stars like Raúl and alongside reserves such as goalkeeper and defender Álvaro Arbeloa, prioritizing rotation to manage player fatigue. The venues amplified the contrast in scale. Alcorcón's Estadio Municipal de Santo Domingo, with a base capacity of around 3,000 seats, was temporarily expanded to about 4,500 for the first leg, leading to expectations of limited attendance in the modest suburban ground south of . Real Madrid's iconic , meanwhile, held over 75,000 spectators, embodying the club's global prestige and routinely drawing massive crowds for even secondary competitions.

Lead-up to the 2009–10 Copa del Rey Tie

The featured a Round of 32 consisting of two-legged ties played in late and early November 2009, with lower-division teams hosting the first leg to provide for underdogs. , competing in the third tier, advanced to this stage after progressing through earlier rounds against fellow lower-league sides. The draw for the Round of 32 took place in September 2009, pairing with giants Real Madrid. At that time, Alcorcón were in strong form in the Segunda División B, topping Group II with six wins and two draws from their first eight league matches, including recent victories that boosted their confidence heading into the cup tie. Under manager Juan Antonio Anquela, the team had no major long-term injuries reported, allowing a near-full squad availability despite minor absences, and they approached the matchup with optimism fueled by their domestic momentum. Real Madrid, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, entered the tie amid a demanding schedule that included La Liga fixtures and UEFA Champions League group stage games, prompting significant player rotation to manage fatigue. Key absences included winger Cristiano Ronaldo, sidelined with an ankle injury sustained earlier in October, while midfielders Kaká and Xabi Alonso were rested; defender Pepe was also unavailable due to injury concerns, and striker Ruud van Nistelrooy was only fit enough for a substitute appearance after a prolonged recovery. The first leg was scheduled for 27 October 2009 at Alcorcón's Estadio Santo Domingo, with the return fixture set for 10 November 2009 at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

The Matches

First Leg: Alcorcón 4–0 Real Madrid

The first leg of the round of 32 tie was held on 27 October 2009 at the Estadio Municipal de in , , kicking off at 20:00 CET under Javier Turienzo Álvarez, with an of 7,000 spectators. lined up in a defensive 4-4-2 formation, emphasizing solidity at the back while relying on rapid transitions to exploit spaces. The starting XI was: GK Juan Manuel Barrero; DF Alberto Nagore, Iñigo López, Borja Gómez, Rubén Anuarbe; MF , Rubén Sanz, Fernando Béjar, Ernesto Gómez; FW Borja Pérez, Cascón. Real Madrid, managed by , fielded a rotated squad in a 4-4-2 setup to rest key stars like , , and ahead of commitments, but this decision contributed to a lack of cohesion. Their lineup was: GK ; DF Álvaro Arbeloa, , , ; MF , , , ; FW Raúl González, . Real Madrid began the match with early dominance in possession, creating several chances through Van der Vaart and Benzema, but 's organized defense held firm and quickly transitioned into dangerous counter-attacks. The hosts issued early warnings with shots in the opening minutes before breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute, when Borja Pérez cut inside from the right and curled a precise left-footed shot past Dudek for 1–0. Just six minutes later, in the 22nd minute, a miscommunication in the Real Madrid defense led to inadvertently deflecting a cross into his own net, making it 2–0. extended their lead in the 39th minute as Ernesto Gómez latched onto a loose ball in the box and fired home from close range, sending the home crowd into frenzy and leaving the visitors shell-shocked at with the score at 3–0. In the second half, Pellegrini introduced for at halftime in an attempt to regain control, but struck again early, with Borja netting his second goal in the 52nd minute after latching onto a cleared corner and volleying past Dudek to seal a 4–0 lead. Further substitutions followed, including replacing Granero in the 63rd minute and coming on for Raúl González in the 72nd minute, but Real could not mount a comeback as maintained their defensive shape and threatened on the break. The rotated Madrid side's collapse highlighted the risks of Pellegrini's strategy, while Juan Antonio Anquela's demonstrated remarkable tactical discipline, absorbing pressure and punishing errors with swift counters. Borja was named man of the match for his brace and all-around impact.

Second Leg: Real Madrid 1–0 Alcorcón

The second leg of the tie between Real Madrid and took place on November 10, 2009, at the in , with an attendance of 76,500 that sold out the venue. Facing a 4–0 deficit from the first leg, Real Madrid, managed by , fielded a strong lineup including , , , , , , , and , aiming to leverage their star players for a dramatic comeback. , coached by Juan Anquela, adopted a resolute park-the-bus defensive strategy, maintaining much of their core from the first leg with adjustments to bolster resilience against the pressure. The match was officiated by referee David Fernández Borbalán. The game kicked off at 21:00 CET and saw dominate possession and attacking play from the outset, though they struggled to break down 's compact defense in the first half, which ended 0–0 amid boos from frustrated home supporters directed at their own team. frustrated their opponents through persistent time-wasting and tactical fouls, limiting clear opportunities despite registering 22 shots throughout the match. Notable near-misses for the hosts included hitting the crossbar after the interval, striking the woodwork, and close efforts from and , highlighting their dominance but lack of clinical finishing. The only goal of the match came in the 81st minute when curled a right-footed shot into the net from outside the box, assisted by , giving Real Madrid a slim victory on the night but insufficient to overturn the aggregate score. Despite late pressure from the hosts, held firm, even creating counter opportunities through and Ernesto Gómez in the closing stages, while the home crowd jeered their team off the pitch at full time and chanted for Pellegrini to resign following the substitution of for . Alcorcón's defensive resilience ultimately secured their progression in one of the competition's biggest upsets.

Overall Result

Aggregate Score and Advancement

The aggregate score across the two legs of the round-of-32 tie was 4–1 in favor of , comprising a 4–0 victory in the first leg at the Estadio Municipal de on October 27, 2009, and a 0–1 defeat in the second leg at Real Madrid's on November 10, 2009. The , which was in effect at the time, did not come into play, as Alcorcón's three-goal margin from the first leg proved insurmountable despite Real Madrid's response in the return fixture. This outcome resulted in eliminating Real Madrid and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time in the club's , where they faced Racing Santander and were eliminated with a 2–3 aggregate defeat (2–3 first leg on January 6, 2010, and 0–0 second leg on January 13, 2010). Throughout the tie, statistics highlighted the disparity in resources and style between the third-tier underdogs and giants: possession averaged 35% for Alcorcón against 65% for Real Madrid across both matches. Alcorcón's performance underscored their defensive resilience, particularly in the away second leg, where they restricted Real Madrid to a single goal despite sustained pressure, preserving their aggregate lead and achieving an unbeaten progression in the context of the tie's overall dynamics.

Key Statistics from the Tie

The resulted in an aggregate score of 4–1 in favor of , with the underdogs scoring all four of their goals in the first leg and Real Madrid managing a consolation goal in the second. Key overall metrics highlighted the disparity in dominance and discipline. Alcorcón earned 4 yellow cards to Real Madrid's 4 across the tie; neither team received a red card. Corners favored Real Madrid significantly at 15 total (exact split unavailable), reflecting their possession-based approach despite the outcome.
MetricAD AlcorcónReal Madrid
Total Goals41
CornersUnknown15 total
Yellow Cards44
Red Cards00
Standout player contributions included Borja Pérez netting both of Alcorcón's first-leg goals (in the 16th and 53rd minutes), while Rafael van der Vaart scored Real Madrid's only goal in the 81st minute of the second leg. Cristiano Ronaldo, starting in the second leg, registered 0 goals despite multiple attempts, underscoring Real Madrid's profligacy. The irony of the result was amplified by the financial chasm: Alcorcón's squad was valued at less than €1 million, yet they exhibited superior efficiency, contrasting Real Madrid's €420 million annual budget and €254 million summer spending spree on high-profile talents. Attendance figures further emphasized the mismatch, with just 2,997 fans at the first leg in Alcorcón's modest versus 76,500 at the Santiago Bernabéu for the return.

Aftermath

Immediate Reactions and Controversies

The Spanish sports press immediately dubbed the upset the "Alcorconazo," with Marca's headline proclaiming an "unprecedented farce" and AS decrying a "complete disaster" following Real Madrid's elimination. International outlets echoed the shock, as described the 4-0 first-leg defeat as Real Madrid's "first humiliation of [their] second galactic age," highlighting the stark contrast between the club's €254 million summer investments and Alcorcón's third-tier status. TV coverage on channels like Canal+ amplified the analysis, portraying the result as a tactical and motivational collapse for the visitors. Real Madrid coach faced intense scrutiny, admitting he felt "ashamed" and stating, "There’s no explanations. We were focused... but played very well," while defending his squad rotation as necessary amid a packed schedule but insisting it was "not an excuse" for the performance. manager Juan Antonio Anquela, in contrast, praised his team's cohesion, emphasizing that the squad was "very, very good and very competitive" and that the victory was no fluke, as "you don't score four against Madrid by luck." Midfielder clashed with Pellegrini at halftime of the first leg, arguing over tactical decisions amid the 3-0 deficit, which led to his substitution and exclusion from the subsequent league match, though both later downplayed the incident as a heated exchange without lasting rift. Fan reactions were polarized and immediate; at the Santiago Bernabéu during the second leg, Real Madrid supporters expressed fury with boos and whistles directed at the players and staff as the team struggled to overcome the aggregate deficit. In , the small town's residents erupted in joyous celebrations after the first-leg triumph, filling the streets around the Municipal de stadium in a rare outburst of local pride for the modest club. The event quickly spawned memes and cultural references, with the scoreline "4-0" and date "27/10/2009" (often stylized as 27109) gaining superstitious appeal, becoming one of Spain's best-selling ticket combinations that year. Controversies centered on accusations of Real Madrid's underestimation of their opponents, fueled by Pellegrini's heavy rotation—resting stars like and —which critics argued reflected complacency despite the coach's denials. Internal tensions surfaced through the public Guti-Pellegrini spat and broader squad dissatisfaction, though no formal protests or investigations ensued, with the fallout confined to media speculation and club introspection.

Consequences for Personnel and Clubs

The elimination from the placed significant additional pressure on Real Madrid manager , contributing to his sacking on , 2010, despite his team achieving a club-record 96 points in that season. This move paved the way for the appointment of as the new manager on May 28, 2010. No formal punishments were imposed on players, though several rotation squad members saw their futures at the club curtailed soon after; Royston Drenthe was loaned to Hércules in August 2010, while was sold to Hotspur for £8 million in September 2010. For , the upset victory boosted team morale and contributed to their successful 2009–10 campaign in the , where they topped Group 1 and secured promotion to the via the playoffs, defeating and . Manager Juan Antonio Anquela received a extension following the achievement, solidifying his position at the club. The club received approximately €300,000 in for reaching the round of 16, plus boosted ticket sales from heightened visibility, which supported infrastructure improvements, including stadium renovations at Estadio Municipal de Santo Domingo that began in 2009. On the player front, midfielder Borja Pérez, who scored a brace in the 4–0 first-leg win, emerged as a club icon for his pivotal role in the tie. Broader repercussions for Real Madrid included intensified criticism over their failure to win any major titles in 2009–10, marking the first trophyless season in over a decade and amplifying scrutiny on the club's high expectations despite heavy summer investments. In contrast, Alcorcón's triumph provided a substantial morale lift, directly correlating with their league success and elevation to the second tier. A notable player-specific fallout at Real Madrid involved , whose substitution during the first leg sparked a public dispute with Pellegrini; his form subsequently declined, leading to his departure from the club after 15 years in July 2010.

Legacy

Impact on Real Madrid

The Alcorconazo is widely regarded as one of the most humiliating defeats in Real Madrid's history, often labeled as the club's worst loss in modern times and drawing comparisons to the 1990 quarterfinal upset known as the "Mallorqueta," where second-division defeated Real Madrid 4–0. This shocking 4–0 first-leg loss to third-tier in October 2009 severely damaged the club's reputation, exposing vulnerabilities in the newly assembled " 2.0" squad that featured high-profile signings like , , and . The embarrassment fueled widespread skepticism about the project's effectiveness, highlighting how immense financial investment—over €250 million in transfers that summer—failed to translate into cohesion against underdogs, and it remains a symbol of Real Madrid's occasional vulnerability despite their resources. The defeat accelerated the end of Manuel Pellegrini's tenure, placing him under intense pressure despite guiding the team to 96 points in that season, Real Madrid's highest total at the time. Sacked in May 2010, Pellegrini's exit paved the way for José Mourinho's appointment, who introduced a more pragmatic, defensively oriented style that contrasted with the attacking flair of the era. This shift proved successful, culminating in the title, Real Madrid's first since 2008 and a record 100-point season, underscoring how the Alcorconazo indirectly prompted a tactical overhaul that restored competitive edge. Among the players who featured in the rotated lineup, outcomes varied starkly, with survivors like and Benzema going on to become club legends—Marcelo amassing over 500 appearances and five Champions League titles, while Benzema scored 354 goals and won the . In contrast, , who started the match, saw his career decline rapidly, marked by loans, disciplinary issues, and eventual departure from elite football by 2012. The incident underscored the risks of squad rotation in cup ties, though it resulted in no direct player bans or punishments, instead serving as a for future managerial decisions on lineup depth. The event endures in Real Madrid's cultural memory, frequently invoked in media to highlight rare crises, such as during a 3–0 halftime deficit in a September 2018 La Liga match against Sevilla, where commentators drew parallels to the Alcorconazo to emphasize the stakes of potential collapses. This lasting reference point reinforces the tie's aggregate elimination as a pivotal low, reminding the club and fans of the perils of complacency even amid dominance in other competitions.

Significance for AD Alcorcón

The Alcorconazo served as a pivotal catalyst for 's ascent in Spanish football, providing a surge of confidence and visibility that propelled the club toward sustained growth. During the 2009–10 season in which the upset occurred, the third-tier side channeled the momentum from their 4–0 victory over Real Madrid to clinch the Group 1 title, securing promotion to the for the first time in club ahead of the 2010–11 campaign. This breakthrough marked the beginning of a decade-long presence in the second tier, where established itself as a competitive mid-table outfit until relegation to the third-tier after finishing 20th in the 2023–24 season. In the 2024–25 season, finished mid-table, and as of November 2025, they are competing in the 2025–26 season with a solid start (4 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses in Group 5). The club has benefited from ongoing infrastructural enhancements, including modernized training facilities that support its youth academy and professional operations as of 2025. Financially and infrastructurally, the event triggered immediate investments that bolstered the club's foundations. In the wake of the 2009 triumph, the Estadio Municipal de underwent expansion to accommodate growing demand, increasing its capacity from approximately 3,000 to around 5,100 seats by 2010, with further phases aiming toward 7,000. This upgrade, coupled with heightened sponsorship opportunities and media exposure, expanded the fanbase significantly; average match attendances rose from modest figures under 1,000 in prior years to over 3,000 in subsequent Segunda seasons, fostering a stronger identity in the suburb. Symbolically, the Alcorconazo embodied the quintessential "David vs. Goliath" narrative in Spanish football, portraying a modest municipal club as an underdog capable of toppling a global powerhouse and inspiring tales of resilience across lower divisions. Key figures like forward Borja Pérez, who scored twice in the historic match, and coach Juan Antonio Anquela, whose tactical discipline orchestrated the upset, remain enshrined in club lore as architects of this defining moment, with annual commemorations reinforcing their legacy. On a broader scale, the event underscored the enduring allure of the for non-elite teams, demonstrating how cup competitions can elevate obscure clubs to national prominence and level the playing field against resource disparities.

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