Inigo Pérez: From Mediocre Player to Rayo's Euro Final Coach
At 38, Inigo Pérez has guided Rayo to a European final vs Crystal Palace, capping a rapid rise after Liga survival and a Conference League berth.
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At 38, Inigo Pérez has guided Rayo to a European final vs Crystal Palace, capping a rapid rise after Liga survival and a Conference League berth.
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