‘Can’t give them an advantage in the box’ – Real Betis manager explains what went wrong against Barcelona
Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini reflected on his team's 1-3 loss to Barcelona, attributing the defeat to small defensive errors. He noted that Barcelona's quality in the penalty area was decisive in the match. Despite the loss, Pellegrini expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in the second half after Isco's introduction.
- ▪Manuel Pellegrini admitted that small defensive mistakes ultimately cost Real Betis during their defeat against Barcelona.
- ▪Barcelona secured victory thanks to goals from Raphinha and Joao Cancelo, marking Robert Lewandowski's final home game.
- ▪Pellegrini praised his team's response in the second half, especially after Isco came on to improve midfield control.
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