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Joaquinas, undoubtedly, is a Spanish football legend. Yesterday, the 40-year-old beautifully crowned his career by triumphing in the "Copa del Rey" final with the "Real Betis" club after an 11-meter penalty shootout against the "Valencia" footballers. The product of the "Real Betis" academy was also the last time the team managed to triumph in the "Copa del Rey" - in 2005. Back then, the "greens" defeated the "Osasuna" footballers in the final. Currently, "Real Betis", as a club, is experiencing its golden times. A mature team has been assembled with highly experienced players - Nabil Fekir, Marc Bartra, Hector Bellerin, Claudio Bravo, William Carvalho, Sergio Canales, Guido Rodriguez, Juanmi, Joaquin.
17 years after the Copa del Rey trophy was guest of honour at his wedding, 40-year-old Joaquin wins it again with Real Betis! 🏆
All these men are led by a very experienced strategist Manuel Pellegrini, whose past achievements speak for themselves. The 68-year-old strategist has coached clubs like "Real", "Man City", and achieved good results with average teams like "Villarreal", "Malaga".
Speaking of Joaquin, yesterday he triumphed once again with "Betis" in the King's Cup after 17 years. INTERESTING. Joaquin yesterday became the first player to play in a "Copa del Rey" final being over 40. The Spaniard is also the only player to win two titles with "Betis". During his career, the Spaniard has played for the same "Valencia" team, representing clubs like "Malaga", "Fiorentina". However, his favorite club is "Betis", where the forward graduated from the academy in 1999. Joaquin has represented the Spanish national team 51 times and scored 4 goals. Even yesterday, at the age of 40, he looked like a young man, who could easily outplay opponents. In the 11-meter penalty shootout, Joaquin did his job - he converted the penalty, and the veteran did not disappoint his teammates.
INTERESTING. The last time "Real Betis" triumphed in the "Copa del Rey" final, 5-year-old Juan Miranda traveled to Madrid to watch the final. A final in which 23-year-old Joaquin triumphed with "Betis". Yesterday, 22-year-old J. Miranda scored the decisive 11-meter penalty so that 40-year-old Joaquin could lift the "Copa del Rey" trophy again.
"The Greens" triumphed and deservedly so - the team deserved it, a solid team has been assembled for several seasons, and now they are reaping the fruits of their hard work. "Real Betis", it can be confidently said, is currently in the elite of Spanish clubs.
Finally, returning to Joaquin, he should be an example to everyone. A 40-year-old who has maintained such a level should be an example to everyone. Joaquin's contract with "Betis" will expire this summer, and the Spaniard will most likely end his career. However, what a career it was and how he ended it - every footballer can envy.
