Real Betisdirected by Manuel Pellegrini and with Claudio Bravo in the bow, achievement a historic classification to the final of the Copa del Rey, following drawing 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano and winning the global key 3-2 in the semifinals.
The process of the match was marked by the defensive soliditywithout many clear opportunities. The 0-0 remained until the last ten minutes. Baby nailed a great goal from a free kick in the 80th minute to equalize the series and force extra time, but the premises reacted on the end.
Borja Iglesiaswho had only been on the court for a few minutes, scored the qualifying goal in added time (90+1′) to unleash the madness in the Benito Villamarín.
Claudio Bravo did not suffer major complications in the matchand was on the lookout to come out to cut off attacks when necessary. He had no responsibility in the goalsince it was well located, but the shot was going with enough power to beat any goalkeeper.
With an aggregate of 3-2, Betis reached a historic Copa del Rey final following 17 years. The last time he defined the title he was champion, in the 2004-2005 season once morest Osasuna.
It will be Bravo’s third final in the tournamentfollowing winning two titles with Barcelona (in the 14-15 and 15-16 campaigns), while Pellegrini will experience his first definition directing a Spanish team.
The duel of the Betic team to determine the monarch will be once morest Valencia CFwhich left Athletic Club on the way, on Saturday, April 23, at a time to be defined.
