Actual Betis have been matched up towards Vitoria de Guimaraes throughout Frida’s UEFA Convention League draw, avoiding Chelsea within the course of. These related to Los Verdiblancos have been in a position to breathe a sigh of reduction at this, though the Portuguese facet will nonetheless present a really stern take a look at, on condition that they completed second within the league part standings.
The end result of Friday’s proceedings now signifies that Betis can not face Chelsea till the ultimate, as they’re on reverse sides of the draw. This chance could be a dream for Manuel Pellegrini, as he advised the media throughout his pre-match press convention earlier than Sunday’s journey to Getafe, as per Relevo. He’s hoping for a reunion with Enzo Maresca, who was his assistant at West Ham United.
“I despatched him a message telling him that we might see you within the ultimate. I didn’t care who the opponent was. I want it hadn’t been Chelsea greater than something due to the friendship I’ve with Enzo Maresca.
“If we meet within the ultimate, all the higher. Each opponents have been equally sophisticated, they got here out first and second within the group zone. It won’t be straightforward by any means. We’re targeted on Getafe and Actual Madrid, after which we’ll attempt to get the qualification that might be crucial for everybody.”
Pellegrini additionally spoke on how he sees the rest of the season.
“There are 42 factors left and now we have to play each sport as if it have been a ultimate. Not solely Getafe is included on the high, there are six or seven groups in a reasonably shut factors distinction. We’ve got 14 video games and now we have to strive, as a lot as we’re ready, to indicate it on the pitch to be in Europe once more. We play within the Convention and now we have to work with the squad having two video games per week with calm and confidence.”