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– Real Betis won their first Copa del Rey since 2005 after beating Valencia on penalties in Seville.
– USA teenager Yunus Musah was the only player to miss in the shootout with Juan Miranda scoring the winner for Betis, who were deserved winners.
– Borja Iglesias powered in a close-range header from Hector Bellerin’s cross to put them ahead.
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– Huro Duro was played through by Ilaix Moriba and chipped the ball over Claudio Bravo for the leveller.
– Betis hit the post twice, through Sergio Canales and Juanmi.
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls…
Real Betis Balompié is #CopaDelRey CHAMPION.#BetisAlé pic.twitter.com/N010w2oQAj
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) April 23, 2022
– Nabil Fekir and Iglesias were also denied winners in open play by Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
– It was only the fourth major trophy in Real Betis’ history, having won the 1934-35 La Liga title and the Spanish Cup in 1977 and 2005. Captain Joaquin, 40, who came on and scored in the shootout, also played in that 2005 win.
– Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini lifted silverware for the first time since the 2015-16 League Cup final with Manchester City.
– This was only the second Copa del Rey final not involving Barcelona or Real Madrid since 2010.
