FC Barcelona qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey
Barcelona, Spain, January 15 (Prensa Latina) – FC Barcelona triumphed today with a decisive 5-1 victory over Real Betis at the Olímpico Lluís Companys stadium, guaranteeing itself a place in the quarterfinals of the Copa do King.
The Azulgranas, buoyed by a convincing 4-0 victory over Barbastro in the previous round and motivated by their recent Super Cup title, showed no mercy towards their lower-ranked opponents, continuing their quest to win a new trophy.
Getafe reaches the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey
Pontevedra, Spain, January 15 (Prensa Latina) – Getafe beat Pontevedra 1-0 during an away match at the municipal stadium of Pasarón, thus clinching a place in the quarter-finals of the Coupe du Roi.
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It is the first time in six years that the Azulones have reached this stage, doing so away against opponents considered the surprise team of the tournament after eliminating considerably stronger teams such as Levante, Villarreal and Mallorca.
-Margarita’s Bravos aim for the Venezuelan baseball final
Maracay, Venezuela, January 15 (Prensa Latina) – The Bravos de Margarita seek to obtain a victory today against the Tigres de Aragua at the José Pérez Colmenares stadium in order to secure their place in the final of the Venezuelan professional baseball championship. With a record of nine wins and five losses during the Robin phase, the islanders need this victory to surpass the Águilas de Zulia (6-7) and earn a ticket to the championship match, where they will face the Cardenales de Lara (10-4).
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Mexico receives wild card for U12 Baseball World Cup
Pully, Switzerland, January 15 (Prensa Latina) – The World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced today that Mexico has been awarded one of the wild cards to participate in the VIII U12 Baseball World Cup .
The event, scheduled for July 25 to August 3 at the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadium in Tainan, Taiwan, will also host teams from the Czech Republic and South Africa, who will join the nine teams already qualified.
