After a strong start to the season, Pellegrini rates his team as

Pellegrini rates his team as

after a strong start to the season

According to Mundodeportivo.

Background

Manuel Pellegrini, the Real Betis coach, has already made remarkable progress this season. His approach to strengthening the team both defensively and offensively could be crucial to success in the current La Liga season.

Why this is important

Manuel Pellegrini's assessment after the draw against Deportivo La Coruña shows that Real Betis are capable of competing at a high level despite the late equalizer. The coach highlights his team's strengths and weaknesses, indicating an analytical approach that could be crucial as the season progresses. With 16 points from a possible 19, Betis made its best start to the season in La Liga since 2001/02, underlining the club's ambitions.

Key findings

• Pellegrini rates his team after a strong start to the season as.
• After the 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruña, Manuel Pellegrini rated his team's performance as "notable" and spoke about the strengths and weaknesses in the game.
• Pellegrini pone a su equipo un “notable” en este arranque.

Manuel Pellegrini, the coach of Real Betis, praised his team's performance after the 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruña and rates this start to the season as "notable". In an exciting game that took place in Riazor, both teams were superior at different stages of the game. Pellegrini explained: "It was a game of two halves. The first half was clearly ours, we pressed well and created a lot of chances, while Deportivo hardly threatened. We then lost possession of the ball in the second half; they have good players and had the support of their fans. In football there are always two teams, and what the opponent does is also remarkable. They controlled the ball well and created a few opportunities for us. We also had a few counterattacks, but overall it was a half for each team." It was particularly unfortunate for Pellegrini that Deportivo's equalizer only came in the 86th minute. "A draw in an away game is not bad, even if we would have liked to take three points. The game was evenly balanced for both sides. It hurts to concede the equalizer so late, but it was the fair result after 90 minutes," said the coach. With 16 points from a possible 19, Betis has achieved its best start to a league season with three points per win since the 2001/02 season. Pellegrini was proud of this success: "I'm very happy with what we did, not just because of the points, but also because of the way we played. We even won away in the Champions League and got three points. If someone had told us that we would have 16 points after seven games, we would have signed up straight away. It's important that the team believes in what they're doing. There will always be better and worse games, but overall our performance is really remarkable." Another point Pellegrini raised was the injury to Marc Bartra, who had to be substituted early in the game. "We'll see, hopefully it's not a strain. Marc felt a tension in his thigh. We're waiting for the doctor, but now we have three weeks to rehabilitate him. I hope it's nothing serious and that he doesn't have a tear," Pellegrini concluded his analysis.

What happens next

In the coming games, it will be crucial for Real Betis to improve control in midfield to avoid similar late goals. Pellegrini is expected to continue to integrate players such as Isco, Facundo Bernal and Dani Ceballos to strengthen the attack. The next matches in La Liga could be crucial to whether Betis can continue its positive start to the season.

Frequently asked questions

What did Manuel Pellegrini say about the start of the season?

Manuel Pellegrini rated his team's start to the season as 'notable' and is proud of the 16 points they achieved out of a possible 19.

What happened in the game against Deportivo La Coruña?

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Deportivo scoring the equalizer in the 86th minute.

Why is the start of the season special for Real Betis?

It is the best start to the season in a league with three points per win since the 2001/02 season.

Who has the performance of Teams confirmed after the game?

Manuel Pellegrini, the Real Betis coach, praised his team's performance after the game.

What changes occurred during the course of the game?

Real Betis were superior in the first half, while Deportivo played better in the second half and took possession of the ball.

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