Soccer-Canadian Larin aims to emulate Eto'o and fire Mallorca to Copa glory

FILE PHOTO: Mar 23, 2024; Frisco, Texas, USA; Canada forward Cyle Larin (9) brings the ball up the field during the first half against Trinidad and Tobago at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

PALMA, Spain (Reuters) - Canadian forward Cyle Larin has struggled at times since joining Real Mallorca last August but while La Liga goals have proved elusive he has found the Copa del Rey much more to his liking.

Larin, who hails from Brampton, Ontario, failed to score in his first 10 La Liga appearances for the club, all as substitute, but finally opened his account in a 4-0 win over CD Boiro in the first round of the Copa in November.