Manuel Pellegrini left with mixed feelings of the derby. Satisfied with the game and the image offered by his players and bitter for not having been able to win and giving great satisfaction to the Betis. “It is a game that leaves a double sensation. The first, of bitterness, for having drawn, we were far superior to Sevilla throughout the game. We don't take advantage of the chances, I can't be happy with the draw. On the other hand, facing a Champions League team, which spent a lot on signings and with nine fewer players, it is to be satisfied. The team needed this to feel supported, due to their game mechanics, “said the Chilean after the game.
Regarding the decision for Fekir to shoot the second penalty, which ended up stopping Bono and deprived the Betis of victory, the Chilean coach commented that “with Sergio Canales we had planned for him to play 45 minutes, we extended it to 70, he was tired. Nabil is a great kicker like Sergio, he took responsibility and failed, as happens in those who take responsibility. Canales was noticing the physical effort ”.
“The team shows that there is a squad, despite the losses, that it has the personality to carry out the games, whoever the rival is. Betis, while I'm here, will go out to win, “said Pellegrini, who commented that” we are looking for consistency in many games. This game leaves me with a feeling of pride for playing a great game against a great rival. Now we have to have regularity in time, work and conviction, in addition to the fortune that is always needed ”.
The coach dedicated praiseworthy words to Lainez and Loren, who played their first and second games as starters since their arrival, as well as to Claudio Bravo, who forced them to play: “Both Diego and Loren, we have bet on them for this match. The player has taken a step forward in making the correct decisions in the game, it is not always one against one, that has improved a lot and is showing it in the games, I am very happy. Loren works a lot in the field, I am also happy for Bravo's effort to play today ”.