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VIDEO: Lainez scores first Betis goal in stoppage time to snatch draw in Europa League

Diego Lainez has not had to wait long before making his impact felt at Real Betis.

The 18-year-old Mexico international made the move from Club America to the Liga side in January in what was reported to be a $14 million (£11m) deal.

The midfielder had played in five games coming into Betis’ Europa League round of 32 tie with Rennes, receiving two starts thus far.

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Lainez was not in the XI to begin his side’s away tie, but got an early run out after coming on for Junior Firpo in the 27th minute, and his introduction would prove key late on.