Soccer-Journeyman Jefte the former electrician shocks Real Madrid

Soccer-Journeyman Jefte the former electrician shocks Real Madrid

The Star Online - Sport·2026-01-16 08:15

ALBACETE, Spain, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Albacete's ‌journeyman striker Jefte Betancor, who scored a stunning double on Wednesday to help his second-tier side knock ‌Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey, once considered swapping football for a career as ‌an electrician.

The 32-year-old forward came off the bench in the second half at the Carlos Belmonte Stadium to score in the 81st minute and make it 2-1, before sealing a 3-2 upset victory with another goal in added time.

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