The Chilean coach of Real Betis, Manuel Pellegrini, left the La Cartuja stands satisfied with the 5-1 victory over Osasuna, but recalled that in football “it is never controlled” and that each action can change the course of a match. The match, which was played last Wednesday, showed the superiority of the green and white team for most of the time, with a two-goal advantage that was maintained until the last minute, although the Navarrese defense managed to tie twice before Betis closed with a decisive goal in the 82nd minute. Pellegrini highlighted the collective performance and defensive solidity, although he admitted a mistake that allowed Osasuna's first goal in the 14th minute.
Pellegrini stressed the importance of the victory in the face of the Champions League challenge, which is the club's immediate objective. The coach explained that Betis is involved in three competitions and that each one requires a different approach, so the team must focus on Wednesday's match to ensure their participation in the group stage of the European competition. The coach also emphasized the need to maintain the level shown against Osasuna and to take advantage of the return from the international break with a victory that reinforces the team's morale.
The match was also a turning point for Isco, who returned to the squad after a long series of injuries. The Malaga player scored two goals and played a key role in creating the game, which made Pellegrini very happy with his recovery. The coach described Isco as a player with “spectacular quality and maturity” that allows him to perform at the level he desires. Pellegrini also defended the referee's decision in the play of the fourth goal, calling it “a smack of trying to get it out with the hand” and concluded that there was no referee error.
Among the club's youngsters, Morante's scoring debut in the League caught the coach's attention. The young player, who spent the previous season alternating training with the first team and the reserve team, was seen as a bet for the future. Pellegrini stated that Morante “has a lot of future” and that his development depends on working alongside experienced players such as Isco, Lo Celso and Fornals. The coach also commented that Morante's goal is not a coincidence, because “he hits the ball very well.”
With the victory, Real Betis remains in the fight for fourth place in the league and approaches the group stage of the Champions League. The team, which has shown a solid performance in recent games, is now preparing for the European challenge next Wednesday, while the Chilean coach will continue to focus on the continuity and improvement of his young talents in the coming days.