The Redemption of Isco Alarcón at Real Betis

Isco Alarcón is one of the most talented and creative players in Spanish football. Born in Benalmádena, Málaga, on April 21, 1992, he began his professional career with Valencia C. F., making his debut in 2010. The following year, he signed with Málaga C. F., where he became a star for the team that reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in 2013. That same year, he was named the best young player in Europe by the Italian newspaper Tuttosport.

His outstanding performance attracted the interest of Real Madrid C. F., which signed him in 2013 for 30 million euros. With the white club, Isco won 16 titles, including four Champions League trophies, two La Liga titles, and two Copa del Rey titles. In his first season, 2013/14, he played 53 matches, scoring 11 goals and providing 9 assists. He was a starter in the Copa del Rey final, which Real Madrid won 2-1 against Barcelona, and in the Champions League final, where Real Madrid defeated Atlético de Madrid 4-1 in extra time. This marked his first double of titles with the team.

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In the 2014/15 season, Isco had a more prominent role, playing 53 matches, scoring 6 goals, and providing 16 assists. He was a key player as Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup. Despite falling short in the Copa del Rey and La Liga, Isco was named the best midfielder in La Liga.