Real Madrid suffered a 'humiliation' at the hands of a team so small it only has 2,000 Instagram followers and isn't on the FIFA video games

• Real Madrid suffered the "worst defeat of the Zidane era" as it crashed out of the Copa Del Rey at the hands of third tier Alcoyano on Wednesday.
• Madrid was beaten 2-1 in extra time by Alcoyano, who had also had a man sent off.
• The two teams could not be more different in terms of fame. Alcoyano only has 2,000 Instagram followers and isn't even on FIFA video games.

Real Madrid suffered a "humiliation" described as the "worst defeat" of Zinedine Zidane's time as manager as it crashed out of the Copa Del Rey last-32 at the hands of third tier Alcoyano on Wednesday night.

The reigning La Liga champion had taken the lead on the night through Eder Militao, however was pegged back in the 80th minute, forcing the tie into extra time.

Alcoyano's Ramon Lopez was then sent off with just 10 minutes to play, before Spanish midfielder Juanan stole in at the back post in the 115th minute to hand his side a historic 2-1 victory.

Alyocano, who play in Segunda Division B, are not even featured in this year's edition of the popular video game FIFA, and have barely over 2,000 followers on Instagram, compared to Madrid's 94.9 million.

The pinaccle of the club's acheivements on the field was, until Wednesday night, a 10th place finish in La Liga over 70 years ago in 1948. By contrast, Real has won La Liga 34 times, and the Champions League 13 times.

"Let the dream continue!" the club said on Instagram after the match.

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The Spanish press slammed Madrid's defeat, with newspaper MARCA calling the loss the "worst defeat of the Zidane era."

Mundo Deportivo described it as a "humiliation," while AS labelled it "embarrassing."

Zidane, who has guided Madrid to three Champions League trophies and two La Liga titles across two separate spells as manager, defended his side's performance, however.

"We tried," he said after. "The players gave their all on the pitch.

"I'm the coach, the responsibility is mine. I'm responsible. We've played against a third division team and we should have won but it's not a disgrace."

Asked about his future, the Frenchman added: "I'm calm. We will see what happens in the next few days."

The draw for the last-16 of the Copa Del Rey will be held on January 22.

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