The 43-year-old former Spain full-back, who finished last season in charge of his long-time club Real Madrid, succeeds Marco Silva after the Portuguese coach departed for Benfica at the end of his contract.

The Portuguese coach is reported to be set for a second spell at the Bernabeu, 13 years after his departure.

Mourinho’s Benfica have gone unbeaten in the Primeira Liga all season.

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni denied allegations made by the Real Madrid star but has been handed a one-game provisional ban.

Real received a hostile reception from their own supporters.

Albacete are 17th in Spain’s second division.

Former Real midfielder Alonso signed a three-year deal in May last year when succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.