Real Betis

There was no shortage of narratives flying around the Copa del Rey final last night, as Real Betis secured their third trophy in their history.

Coming on at half-time in extra time for Alex Moreno, Miranda took the fifth penalty to win the Copa del Rey final. Many pictures emerged of 22-year-old left-back Juan Miranda as a young Real Betis fan ahead of the 2005 Copa del Rey final. In a tale that could scarcely be dreamed up by Miranda himself, football showed its capacity to provide incredible stories.

Real Betis captain Joaquin became the first player to win the cup twice at the club.

When the locals looked in control, Hugo Duro scored the equalizer with a lightning fast counter-attack started by Ilaix Moriba who delivered a brilliant through pass to Duro in space behind Betis’ defensive line. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Congratulations to Valencia because if they had won they would be deserved winners, it was an amazing game.”

USMNT midfielder Yunus Musah missed the crucial spotkick as Real Betis beat Valencia on penalties in the final of the Copa del Rey. Betis' win delivered the ...

Dermot Corrigan Dermot Corrigan Juan Miranda, 18 years Joaquin’s junior, scored the crucial penalty.

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Goncalo Guedes and Andres Guardado made no mistake but Musah erred, firing over to let Betis in. Borja's effort was well blocked by Valencia's Gabriel Paulista before Juanmi hit the post, his drive beating Mamardashvili but not the frame. Carlos Soler steered a superb first-time pass from the right wing into central midfield, where Ilaix Moriba had space to advance. Borja jumped high and headed straight, the power of the connection enough to beat Giorgi Mamardashvili. It remains to be seen whether he decides this is a fitting end now to what has been a remarkable career. It hurts," said Valencia's Jose Gaya.

Real Betis played out a 1-1 draw at the end of the extra time before pipping Valencia 5-4 on penalties to lift the Copa del Rey.

“This is thanks to the work not only of this year. “This is what we wanted, to win the Copa del Rey again,” said Betis' 40-year-old captain Joaquín Sánchez, who converted in the shootout and received the trophy from Spain's King Felipe VI. We gave it our all and had our chances. lencia was hoping to add to its collection of eight cups. “This hurts so much. Carlos Soler, Uros Racic, Goncalo Guedes and José Gayà converted four of their team's five spot kicks.

SEVILLE: Real Betis won the Spanish Copa del Rey on Saturday, beating Valencia 5-4 on penalties in Seville after a thrilling final finished 1-1 after ...

Cristian Tello and Gaya both scored, leaving Miranda with the chance to win it. Borja's effort was well blocked by Valencia's Gabriel Paulista before Juanmi hit the post, his drive beating Mamardashvili but not the frame. Borja jumped high and headed straight, the power of the connection enough to beat Giorgi Mamardashvili. Carlos Soler steered a superb first-time pass from the right wing into central midfield, where Ilaix Moriba had space to advance. Goncalo Guedes and Andres Guardado made no mistake but Musah erred, firing over to let Betis in. It remains to be seen whether he decides this is a fitting end now to what has been a remarkable career.

Real Betis held their nerve to win a penalty shootout 5-4 and edge out Valencia in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday after a thrilling contest had ended ...

This is their third Cup following the club's two previous triumphs in 1977 and 2005. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Goncalo Guedes put Valencia ahead and Andres Guardado pulled Betis level before Musah erred, firing over to let Betis in. Borja's effort was well blocked by Valencia's Gabriel Paulista before Juanmi hit the post, his drive beating Mamardashvili but not the frame. Carlos Soler steered a superb first-time pass from the right wing into central midfield, where Ilaix Moriba had space to advance.

Among many fairy tale narratives on the night, some of the best were that of captain Joaquin and Manuel Pellegrini. The 40-year-old winger was in tears at the ...

“It was important to bring together the support of the public and the quality of the team. It’s a day of a lot of happiness. Then we knew that there were good takers that are more specialists [than others]. They were five great penalties.

Real Betis left-back Juan Miranda was brutally honest about his nerves after scoring the winning penalty in the Copa del Rey final as he admitted "I was ...

A very good first twenty minutes, we scored and went down a bit, but thank God we were able to get victory. The fans, the players, everyone," the France international told reporters. "I was sh*tting myself, I'm not going to lie to you, but that's why it tastes better.