Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini – “We were better than Real Madrid”

Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini – “We were better than Real Madrid”

Real Madrid’s La Liga hopes have taken a decisive hit after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Real Betis, and the reaction from the opposition dugout only adds more weight to the result.

Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini did not hold back in his post-match assessment, making it clear that his side not only competed with Madrid, but outperformed them for large stretches of the game.

The result leaves Madrid trailing significantly behind Barcelona in the title race, with the gap now looking too wide to realistically close.

With only a handful of matches remaining, the momentum has firmly shifted towards Hansi Flick’s side.

Pellegrini’s analysis

Speaking after the match, Pellegrini expressed his belief that Betis should have taken all three points, highlighting his team’s control and attacking intent throughout the game.

“You always need the three points. But I think we were better than Real Madrid here.

“We controlled the match and deserved to have scored a few more goals earlier on,” said the Betis manager.

Real Betis secured a crucial draw against Real Madrid. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)