Pellegrini lost just one game in twenty-one with Betis in the Cup

In this Saturday’s victory in Huesca (0-1), Manuel Pellegrini maintained his sensational career at the head of Real Betis in the Copa del Rey, because the Chilean coach lost only one game in the 21 he led the green and white team in this tournament, which he overcame in the 2022 edition of Betis’ balance with Pellegrini in the Cup 16 victory, 4 draws and only one loss, last year against Alavés in Mendizorroza.

In his first season in charge of the green and white team, 2020/21, Betis reached the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by Athletic in a penalty shootout at Benito Villamarín after a goal from Raúl García in stoppage time in the 90s , which allowed the Basques to force extra time in the last minute. Previously, they won the single-match rounds against UCAM Murcia (0-2), Mutilvera (1-3), Sporting (0-2) and Real Sociedad (3-1).

In 2021/22, Betis became Copa del Rey champions after defeating Alicante CFI (0-4), Talavera (2-4), Valladolid (0-3), Sevilla FC (2-1), Real Sociedad (0 – 4), Rayo Vallecano (1-2 and 1-1) and Valencia (1-1 and 5-4, in the penalty shootout).

In 2022/23, Betis fell early in the Cup by losing to Ibiza (1-4) and losing to Osasuna in the round of 16 (2-2) also in the penalty shootout played at Benito Villamarín, where Navarrese forced extra time by scoring in the 90th minute – as Athletic did two years before – through David García and then equalized the 2-1 score recorded by Sabaly in extra time, with another goal from Rubén García.

Last season, Betis suffered their only cup failure under Pellegrini when they lost in the round of 32 against Alavés (1-0) in Mendizorroza after beating Hernán Cortés (1-12) and Villanovense (1-2) ). This season, Betis has won three Copa del Rey matches and reached the round of 16 after defeating Gévora (1-6), Sant Andreu (1-3) and Huesca (0-1).