Real Betis has entered the winter market. The Andalusian team witnessing its direct rivals attempting to avoid relegation ATP Tudelano and Family Cash Alzira have reinforced their squads and made their first signings. Relief can exclusively confirm that Argentine Lucas Díaz has committed to the green and white team until the end of the season.
The 26-year-old player arrives with a free transfer from Ciampino Aniene in the Italian Serie A. He is a left-handed wing-closer with significant attacking prowess. Díaz initially trained at Cementista in the Mendoza First Division, affiliated with the Indoor Football Federation. Before joining Newell’s and playing in FIFA Futsal under the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
In January 2022, he arrived in Italy, and similar to the Brazilian Joao Salla (Jaén), he departs Ciampino after two years due to the Italian club’s financial problems. The Betic sports management sought a defensive player to strengthen their left profile, given the presence of two offensive players, international Raúl Jiménez and Ivi. The Argentine Lucas Díaz has been chosen for this role.
Under the management of Bruno Garcia, the team currently occupies the thirteenth position with 17 points, only three points away from the relegation places.
It’s worth noting that in the last two seasons, Real Betis secured permanence in the last two rounds. In 2021-22, they achieved it with a win against Manzanares (6-5), and in 2022-23, with a goalless draw against Osasuna Magna.
In the eighth finals of the King’s Cup, Real Betis will face Palma Futsal. The pairings for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, to be played in a single match on February 20 or 21, are already known. Real Betis will meet Palma Futsal at the Amate Sports Center. The Betic team will face the European champion twice in seven days. Considering their return to the competition on the 13th against the Balearic Islands in Son Moix.
Current champion, Barcelona, will play against Servigroup Peñíscola. The Castellón team announced the renewal of Diego Quintela for one season after confirming a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Other two ties to complete the Final Four are Cheeses El Hidalgo Manzanares-Jimbee Cartagena and Jaén Paraíso Interior-Osasuna Magna. The Final Four will be played on May 18 and 19 at a venue yet to be decided.
