Valencia fight back after Real Betis score directly from corner

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Real Betis captain Joaquin scored a remarkable goal straight from a corner in his side’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at home to Valencia on Thursday, but the visitors fought back from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw.
Kevin Gameiro grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser for Valencia after Denis Cheryshev had reduced the deficit with 20 minutes remaining, leaving the tie in the balance heading into the second leg at the Mestalla stadium on Feb. 28.
Betis striker Loren Moron headed Betis in front…

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Chelsea’s Batshuayi faces choice between West Ham and Real Betis loans – sources

Steve Nicol and Raphael Honigstein agree Gonzalo Higuain will help Chelsea score goals, but they also think it increases the club’s pressure to perform.
Michy Batshuayi faces a choice between joining West Ham or Real Betis on loan, with Everton unlikely to match Chelsea’s £35 million asking price, sources have told ESPN FC.
Batshuayi has started just four La Liga games on loan at Valencia this season, scoring only twice in 21 appearances in all competitions.
Everton had been seen as the likeliest club to provide Chelsea with their preferred option of a permanent move for the Belgium striker.
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Mexicans abroad: Hirving Lozano wins Europeo of the Week following two-goal heroics for PSV

Hirving Lozano won’t be at PSV for much longer than this season if he continues to play so well in all competitions.

More than ever before, some of the top names in Mexican soccer are playing for clubs abroad. With several key figures playing week in and week out in a number of top European leagues, keeping track of all the high-profile stars can at times be daunting.

In order to help keep tabs on those across the Atlantic, we’ve created a weekly award that will be given to the most outstanding player. Along with a few honorable mentions — and a “dishonorable mention” prize — here are the noteworthy performances…

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Like Messi, size shouldn’t hinder Real Betis’ Diego Lainez – Rafa Marquez

Diego Lainez joined Real Betis last week.
Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez is backing fellow Mexican Diego Lainez to succeed at Real Betis despite his slight frame, questioning whether Lionel Messi’s size has been an impediment to the Argentine.
Lainez signed for Betis from Club America last weekend and a lot is expected from a player projected to be a future El Tri star.
“We’ve got to give him time and be patient,” the 39-year-old Marquez said in an interview with ESPN. “Height? Ask Leo Messi, I don’t think [it’s an issue]. Without…

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Transfer Talk: Spurs seek Sanabria to soothe striker shortage

The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is open. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to or out of your club this month.

TOP STORY: Spurs set to snag Sanabria

Tottenham are looking to limit the effect Harry Kane’s injury will have on their season by signing a striker this January.

They have already revived their interest in Brazilian winger Malcom, who is now at Barcelona, but are also looking at the possibility…

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Dani Ceballos rescues Real Madrid over Betis with late free kick goal

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Luka Modric opened the scoring, and Dani Ceballos’ free kick in the 88th minute rescued all three points for Real Madrid as they defeat Real Betis 2-1. Injury-hit Real Madrid snatched a 2-1 victory at Real Betis on Sunday, earning their first La Liga win of the year thanks to a late free kick from Dani Ceballos to return to the top four.
Luka Modric had given Real the lead in the 18th minute, lashing a loose ball home from the edge of the area after a failed clearance by Betis defender Marc Bartra.
Santiago Solari’s side, who were missing seven first-team players and lost Karim Benzema to injury at the end of the first half, were pegged back by…

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Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets gives signed shirt to Betis coach Quique Setien, boss tipped for Camp Nou

Lionel Messi scored twice in his return from injury, but Real Betis netted four goals of their own to win 4-3, spoiling the Blaugrana star’s return.

After Barcelona’s home defeat to Real Betis, the FC crew examine the club’s issues in the back, and Gab Marcotti questions their preparation.
After becoming the first coach to inflict a home defeat on Barcelona in 26 months, Real Betis manager Quique Sentien’s stock has never been higher.
With a reputation for prioritising attractive, attacking football, the word on the wire in Spain is that Sentien may well end up plying his trade with Barca, and sooner rather than later.
Indeed, with Ernesto Valverde’s future uncertain beyond the summer, there are some who believe the Catalans will make their move to bring the highly-regarded Betis…

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