ALBACETE, Spain, Jan 14 (Reuters) - ‌New coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he was not afraid of failure as he took the blame ‌for Real Madrid's stunning 3-2 defeat to second-division Albacete in the Copa del Rey round ‌of 16 on Wednesday.

Arbeloa endured a nightmare start to his managerial career at Real after taking charge of the Spanish giants following Xabi Alonso's departure on Monday.