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Spain’s latest striker: Borja Iglesias, 'The Panda'

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Borja Iglesias speaks about getting his first Spain call up. The Real Betis striker also shares the origins of his nickname 'The Panda' and shares his personal story with Fernando Torres that has influenced the way he interacts with fans.

Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams wear the Spain jersey for the first time
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Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams wear the Spain jersey for the first time

Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams put on the Spain jersey for the very first time as they took part in the Spanish national team official photoshoot. Neither player had been called-up for international games before. ...read more

Iglesias on his potential Spain debut: 'I was more nervous with exams'
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Iglesias on his potential Spain debut: 'I was more nervous with exams'

Real Betis forward Borja Iglesias is enjoying his first call-up to the Spanish national team. 'The Panda' even said he is not feeling nervous at all as he is focused on contributing and showin what he is capable of. ...read more

Borja Iglesias finds the bottom corner with a perfect strike
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Borja Iglesias finds the bottom corner with a perfect strike

Borja Iglesias stood out in Real Betis 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano with a magnificent strike from the edge of the box. ...read more

Borja Iglesias’s incredible move to assist Canales
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Borja Iglesias’s incredible move to assist Canales

Borja Iglesias assisted Sergio Canales after making an impressive move as Real Betis won 4-2 at CF Talavera in the Second Round of the 2021/22 Copa del Rey. ...read more

Behind the scenes: How Borja Iglesias experienced Betis's Copa del Rey winning penalty
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Behind the scenes: How Borja Iglesias experienced Betis's Copa del Rey winning penalty

Borja Iglesias was named the MVP of the 2021/22 Copa del Rey Final. The Real Betis striker had scored the opener for his team, but Valencia managed to equalise and the title had to be decided in a penalty shootout. This is how Borja Iglesias experienced the tense moments leading ...read more

Borja Iglesias' bullet header vs Valencia in Copa del Rey final
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Borja Iglesias' bullet header vs Valencia in Copa del Rey final

Check out this superb header from Real Betis centre-forward Borja Iglesias in the 21/22 Copa del Rey final against Valencia. ...read more

Borja Iglesias’s extra time brace to knock out Real Sociedad
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Borja Iglesias’s extra time brace to knock out Real Sociedad

Borja Iglesias scored twice during extra time as Real Betis beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in the Copa del Rey 20/21 Round of 16. ...read more

Borja Iglesias’s decisive 92th-minute goal vs Rayo
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Borja Iglesias’s decisive 92th-minute goal vs Rayo

Already during stoppage-time, Joaquín received the ball on the left side and made a great pass for Canales, who then assisted Borja Iglesias. Thanks to that late goal, Betis equalised 1-1 against Rayo and won the tie 3-2 on aggregate, qualifying for their first Copa del Rey final ...read more