Pellegrini: "If there is a worthy winner, it is us"
Manuel Pellegrini had a memorable birthday when Real Betis won against Getafe, affirming the team's strength this season.
Pellegrini: "If there is a worthy winner, it is us"
According to Mundodeportivo.
Context
Manuel Pellegrini, as coach, has led Real Betis to significant success this season. He is building a strong squad, with contributions from players like Abde and Dani Ceballos, to maintain a competitive position in La Liga.
Why this is important
The victory over Getafe not only brought joy to Manuel Pellegrini on his birthday, but also consolidated Real Betis' position at the top of La Liga. With 15 points from the maximum 18 points, the team is showing impressive performance and setting high goals for this season.
Main point
- Pellegrini: "If there is a worthy winner, it is us."
- Manuel Pellegrini had a memorable birthday when Real Betis won against Getafe, affirming the team's strength this season.
- Pellegrini: "Si hay un justo vencedor fuimos nosotros".
Manuel Pellegrini had the opportunity to celebrate his 73rd birthday with a meaningful victory over Getafe, thereby helping Real Betis maintain its position at the top of La Liga, second only to FC Barcelona in terms of points. In an interview with DAZN, Pellegrini said: "I'm very happy, getting 15 points from a maximum of 18 is not easy, especially when in the middle of the season there was a difficult Champions League match against the top team in the French league and we won. This is a very encouraging start, but also a big challenge for us to continue trying to reach even higher."
The match against Getafe was not as easy as expected: "It cannot be denied that Getafe is a very difficult team, they defend very well and are very strong. Luckily we scored a goal, and had 3 or 4 more clear opportunities to be able to end the match sooner. My team played very well in defense, today they created almost no opportunities into our goal. The important thing is that if we cannot score many goals, we need to keep a clean sheet and always try to control the ball in the opponent's half, while looking for the second goal."
The decisive goal of the match was scored by Abde, a player who had a difficult week due to controversies in his home country related to his support for Ceuta and missed the World Cup due to injury: "Indeed, for many months, almost four months, he did not have the opportunity to play continuously. Therefore, we also had to limit his playing time, to a maximum of 70 minutes. Now, he is also preparing to return to the Moroccan team, a player Players are very important to the team, have the strength and ability to make a difference."
Getafe coach Bordalás complained about the situation where Abde used his hands in the goal and said that Isco blocked goalkeeper Soria's vision: "I didn't see that situation, I actually haven't reviewed the goal. If it wasn't the goal, we also had a few shots that hit the post and their saves. But if there is a team that deserves to win, I think it is us. Like I said, Getafe defended very well, they are a team. The ball was difficult, but they didn't create any chances on goal."
Ceballos had an impressive debut in front of the Betis audience: "He is a very important player, he started from our training facility, then played for Real Madrid for eight years, which is not easy to maintain his form. Now he comes back with a lot of enthusiasm, he waited for Betis until the last minute because he wanted to return home, so he is a very important addition to the team. ", Pellegrini affirmed.
What happens next
Real Betis will need to maintain this form in the next matches to compete with strong opponents like FC Barcelona. Pellegrini and the players will continue to make efforts to improve performance, especially in important matches in La Liga and Champions League.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Manuel Pellegrini say after the match against Getafe?
Manuel Pellegrini said he was happy that Real Betis won 15 points from the maximum 18 points and emphasized that the team played well in defense.
Who scored the decisive goal in the match between Real Betis and Getafe?
The player who scored the decisive goal was Abde.
Why did Real Betis have a good start this season?
Real Betis got off to a good start thanks to winning 15 points from the maximum 18 points and having an important victory over Getafe.
Is there anything special about Abde in this match?
Abde had a difficult week and missed the World Cup due to injury, but scored the winning goal in the match.
What did Getafe coach complain about in the match against Real Betis?
Getafe coach Bordalás complained about the situation where Abde used his hands in the goal and said that Isco blocked goalkeeper Soria's view.
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