Jefté still trembling after Carlos Belmonte heroics: 'I only saw one gap'
Albacete's cup hero reflects on his stunning last-gasp winner against Real Madrid, revealing the instinct behind the shot that knocked out the giants.
The man who sent shockwaves through Spanish football can barely believe what he’s done, admitting he was ‘trembling’ after his historic winner.
The moment of magic
Some nights in football are simply written in the stars. When Jefté curled that beauty past Lunin in the dying moments at the Carlos Belmonte, he didn’t just score a goal – he etched his name into Copa del Rey folklore.
Still shaking with emotion post-match, Albacete’s hero spoke to Radio MARCA about the strike that’s left Madrid’s trophy hunters in tatters.
“The only gap I could see was that one,” he explained about his sublime finish, revealing the pure instinct behind a moment of technical brilliance. The forward had already tried his luck once in the same move, but his stubborn determination paid dividends when it mattered most.
More than just a goal
What makes this tale even more special is how Jefté immediately connected the moment to his loved ones. While most players might’ve been busy soaking up the adulation, his first thought was to FaceTime his wife and child – who were “jumping with joy” at daddy’s heroics.
And if you’re wondering about the dressing room atmosphere before this David vs Goliath showdown, it was proper box office:
- The gaffer reminded the squad that Albacete had never beaten Real Madrid before
- He told them “today is the day” and that they were “the chosen ones”
- Those words “touched our pride,” according to the match-winner
Looking ahead
Rather than basking solely in personal glory, Jefté was quick to spread the love around the dressing room. “I’m not one to go out and cause a scene, but the team deserves this,” he insisted, showing the sort of humility that makes cup upsets even more satisfying.
The forward hopes this giant-killing can be a springboard for Albacete’s season, with focus already shifting to Sunday’s league fixture.
As for a souvenir from the night? Our man bagged Vinicius Jr’s shirt – not a bad memento from the evening you knocked the mighty Real Madrid out of the Copa, is it?