Pellegrini: “The essential thing was to pass”

Manuel Pellegrini, technician of the Real Betis, stood out after the victory of his team against the Ferencvaros (2-0) that, “except what happened in Germany“, where he Bayer Leverkusen he thrashed them 4-0 and practically secured the first place in the Group G from Europa League, “the balance is positive” because “the essential thing was to pass; finishing first or second does not matter too much”.

“We have to be able to show that we can be in the Europa League. We do not think about the opponent of the sixteenth. We want to continue playing in Europe, we are fifth in the league and we want to face the Cup just like we have done in this competition, “said the Verdiblanco coach at a press conference.

Pilgrims does not believe that Betis have “won easy today” by Ferencvaros and considered that his team has not been safe until the “great goal” he has scored Sergio Canales, which “deserved it”. “Channels he will have better or worse moments, but it is always important and he has the ability to play in any position. “

The Betic coach considers that now they will be able to go “more relaxed to Glasgow“to play against him Celtic, who lost at the last minute 3-2 against him Bayer Leverkusen and has been left out of the next round of the Europa League, which will allow them to “better prepare for the game against the Real society“the following Sunday, although he assured that they will go to Scotland “to win, for prestige and money.”

Pilgrims praised Joaquin Sanchez, the great Betic captain, key in the play that opened the scoring and that received a clamorous ovation when he was substituted: “Joaquin He has played all five games as a starter without rhythm problems and is a very useful player, although at the age of 40 it is difficult for him to recover. “

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