Manuel Pellegrini Real Betis coach, highlighted the great importance of this Sunday’s match against villarreal, key to the fight for places in Europe. The Verdiblancos beat the Yellows 1-0 in the first round and now lead them by four points. “Hide the distance and winning on goal difference will be very important”, commented Pellegrini, who believes it will be a “six points” match
“Called six point match with those fighting for positions in Europe and closer at that time. Villarreal are just below us, four points away. Keeping distance and winning goal difference will be crucial. Against Bilbao, Osasuna, Rayo, Atlético, Real Sociedad… we will fight for European places”, highlighted Pellegrini.
The Betic coach assessed the qualities of Villarreal, a team he now coaches Quique Setien, as Pellegrini trained the people of Castellón years ago. “They are two teams that like to have the ball, with a somewhat different style. They have important players.”
The Chilean retains fond memories of his five-year stay at Villarreal: “I always say that I have admire that club, for how they work. In the work of a great president like Fernando Roig and now his son. He is a model to follow”, said Pellegrini, who in the press conference confirmed the absence of Luiz Felipe for this game and next week due to muscle problems experienced at Old Trafford.
Source: La Verdad
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