MADRID, 5 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The coach of Real Betis Balompié, Manuel Pellegrini, assured that this Sunday’s game (9:00 p.m.) against Atlético de Madrid is “Champions” for the value of it to get a ticket for next season, in addition to underlining the importance of taking advantage of the “confidence” after getting the pass to the Copa del Rey final just two days ago.
“It will be a very difficult match, Atlético de Madrid is one of the most important teams, they are always fighting for the title and for the Champions League. To our credit we are ahead of them on date 26, it is a Champions League match ‘ and hopefully we’ll play a good game against a very difficult rival,” Pellegrini said at a press conference.
Asked about the casualties, the Verdiblanco coach confirmed that “for this Sunday’s game, Álex Moreno, Bellerín, Montoya, Miranda, Camarasa and Canales, who are suspended, have been ruled out.” “The rest are in a position to be summoned. We will see the alternatives tomorrow,” he added.
“So many games are played in such a short time that there is not only the possibility of injuries, but also that there is a totally fresh team to face the next team. Luckily, that is always backed up by the individual performance of the players. It’s not rotating for rotating, one sees them train and has the confidence to start games with them,” he said.
“That ‘exhaustion’ goes absolutely hand in hand with the joy of being able to be in all three competitions, if we wouldn’t be out watching it on television and the squad’s motivation wouldn’t be the same. as high as possible in each of the three competitions”, he pointed out.
In addition, Pellegrni believes that “it is essential to be very clear about what has been this season.” “The Copa del Rey is over and we won’t play it again for another month and a half. Against Atleti we are playing for a Champions League spot, it would be a great achievement for the institution, for the squad… and that ambition must be have it and reflect it,” he said.
“Not only being in Europe, we have fought to date 26 to be in the Champions League and we have to continue doing it here in our house, forgetting all the emotions of Thursday after qualifying for a final that does not allow you to reach the Champions, LaLiga does allow it like that and hopefully we will see a group with that ambition in every minute of the match”, he stressed.
In relation to his rival this Sunday, Pellegrini did not assess whether Atlético has the best squad, but “without a doubt” together with “Real Madrid and Barcelona have the three best squads in LaLiga”. “After a small step behind are Sevilla and Villarreal, whose budget allows them to be in the Champions League. They are teams with the financial availability to bring the players they want,” he concluded.