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Late Borja Iglesias strike sends Real Betis through to Copa del Rey final

Real Betis will play Valencia in the final of Spain's Copa del Rey after Borja Iglesias' dramatic 91st-minute goal sealed a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Thursday and a 3-2 win on aggregate. After losing the first leg 2-1 at home, Rayo thought they had forced extra-time when Bebe stunned the Benito Villamarin by scoring a brilliant free-kick with 10 minutes remaining. But Betis struck again, Borja bundling in at the back post in injury-time to send them through to the final, which will be played in their home city of Seville at La Cartuja on April 23. "When we went 1-0 down, the team didn't despair, they kept calm and looked for another goal," said Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini. "Getting to the final is a great achievement." Borja's goal came after a superb through-ball by the 40-year-old Joaquin, who came off the bench, 22 years after making his first appearance for Betis in the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona Look To Tighten Grip On Top Four As Good Vibes Return Under Xavi

Barcelona will not win La Liga, the Champions League or even the Copa del Rey and yet still they could make this season a success. Trailing Real Madrid by 15 points in La Liga after going out of the Champions League in the group stage and the cup in the last 16 would usually amount to a full-blown crisis at Barca, regardless of whether they go on to win the Europa League in May. Yet two-and-a-half years of relative mediocrity have vaporised once-high expectations while a stream of big-name departures, including Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain, have hammered home the stark reality of the club's financial crisis.

Erik ten Hag is already making his transfer priorities clear to Manchester United

John Murtough's confirmation that Manchester United are undergoing a thorough process to identify the club's next long-term manager has prompted more discussion among supporters over who the successor to Ralf Rangnick will be and a number of candidates remain in the frame.

Ocon says he and Alonso ‘complement each other’

Esteban Ocon has praised the relationship he shares with his Alpine team-mate Fernando Alonso and says the two drivers “complement each other.”

Everton 'facing the prospect of losing Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison'

Things seem to be going from bad to worse for Everton as they could be forced to sell Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign.

Atletas de estado frente a atletas becados: dos modelos deportivos diferentes | Deportes | EL PAÍS

El Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) lanzó el pasado 23 de febrero ) aquellos deportistas con más opciones de medalla en los Juegos de París 2024 y que serán elegidos por una comisión técnica formada por el CSD, el COE (Comité Olímpico Español) y las Federaciones. Es un plan independiente al de ADO —que se quiere reformular porque ha quedado antiguo y ha perdido hasta ocho patrocinadores en los dos últimos ciclos olímpicos— y ha servido para abrir el debate sobre cuál es el modelo deportivo más adecuado. Algunos deportistas alaban el italiano, el de atletas de estado.

Atletico Madrid plotting a potential transfer swoop for Matty Cash

Atletico Madrid have identified Aston Villa defender Matty Cash as a possible transfer target as boss Diego Simeone looks to reshape his squad this summer.

Barcelona plan to hijack Real Madrid’s agreement with Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland – Paper Round

Madrid is Haaland’s preferred destination Real Madrid have reportedly raced into the lead in the battle to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. AS reveal that the Santiago Bernabeu is Haaland’s preferred destination despite interest from the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Manchester United. Real Madrid are confident that they are best positioned to sign the 21-year-old, so the only sticking point is whether he joins this summer or in 2023.

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Late Borja Iglesias strike sends Real Betis through to Copa del Rey final

Barcelona Look To Tighten Grip On Top Four As Good Vibes Return Under Xavi

Erik ten Hag is already making his transfer priorities clear to Manchester United

Ocon says he and Alonso ‘complement each other’

Everton 'facing the prospect of losing Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison'

Atletas de estado frente a atletas becados: dos modelos deportivos diferentes | Deportes | EL PAÍS

Atletico Madrid plotting a potential transfer swoop for Matty Cash

Barcelona plan to hijack Real Madrid’s agreement with Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland – Paper Round