The Chilean coach of Real Betis, ManuelPellegrini, described the 0-0 draw against Celta de Balaídos as “fair” and highlighted his team's improvement after the break. The match, which ended goalless, left Betis with the frustration of having missed a chance for victory in the 94th minute when Troy Parrott approached the rival's goal.
Pellegrini described the match as two very different phases. “Celta had a better first half than us, we were not very clear and they had a couple of arrivals that ÁlvaroValles controlled well,” he explained. However, after the interval, Betis appeared more dominant and created two clear chances: a shot by NelsonDeossa that hit the crossbar and a one-on-one by Parrott in the final minutes of the match. “We improved a lot, we were superior and we had two very clear scoring chances,” said the coach, adding that he regretted not having taken advantage of the last opportunity. “We may still be a little disappointed with the 94th minute, of not being able to give us the three points, but that's football,” he concluded.
Regarding squad management, Pellegrini explained that DiegoLlorente was taken off in the second half due to muscle discomfort and a yellow card. “It's not an injury, but it was preventing him from being one hundred percent and we were risking an injury,” he clarified. Regarding DaniCeballos, who ended up with his calves bandaged, the coach indicated that the condition was due to the accumulation of minutes and that "he has no major problems."
The coach also supported the referee's decision not to send off IlaixMoriba after his action on Ceballos, describing the situation as correct. In addition, he highlighted the value of the point obtained away from home, stressing that “a visiting point is always important.”
With the tie, Betis maintains its position in the League table, although the lack of three points in this match leaves the team with a feeling of “disgust” that, according to Pellegrini, it will have to overcome in the next games to continue competing for its objectives.