Seville media hail Pellegrini after Real Betis defeat Real Madrid: “He found the formula again”

Manuel Pellegrini emerged from Real Betis’ victory over Real Madrid covered in praise by the Seville press. The win, secured in the fourth round of La Liga, prompted newspapers to focus on the coach’s changes and his reading of the match.

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Pellegrini found the formula again with his changes.

ABC said Pellegrini “found the formula again” with his substitutions and awarded him the top grade, arguing that the team had recovered its confidence at an important moment. Estadio Deportivo gave him an 8 for his response at halftime.

That report said Betis looked much more solid in the second half, while the changes transformed the attack. The winning goal came when Parrott finished after a shot from Deossa.

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The team has recovered its confidence at an important moment.

El Correo de Sevilla went even further, giving Pellegrini a 10 out of 10. It said Betis settled into the match, stayed solid, competed well and produced a high-level performance as the team looks toward its Champions League debut.

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Betis looked much more solid in the second half and the changes transformed the attack.

The newspaper described Pellegrini as an elite coach who understood that Betis needed four midfielders. In its view, the minutes on the pitch ultimately proved his decision right.

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An elite coach who understood that he had to pack the midfield with four players.