Manuel Pellegrini stated that it would be difficult for Real Betis to suffer two consecutive defeats, and the team will recover quickly after the loss.

Manuel Pellegrini expressed great satisfaction with Real Betis's victory over Real Madrid at La Cartuja tonight. The Chilean coach emphasized his use of a double pivot system and changed the game through substitutions. De Odoamn and Troy Parrot, who came on as replacements in the second half, combined effectively to create a goal, helping Real Betis secure three points against José Mourinho's side.

José Mourinho believed Real Betis were playing for a draw. Manuel Pellegrini responded: "I don't agree with that, because I think the team wants to win from the start of the game. We want to attack the goal of an opponent like Real Madrid, which is obviously difficult. Overall, both sides had periods where they controlled the game in the first half, and we had one clear opportunity while they had a few. In the second half, I think we controlled the ball more overall and spent more time in their half. They created dangerous attacks from a few set pieces, and Álvaro Vallejo made three outstanding saves. But ultimately, we scored a goal and came away from this difficult match against a strong opponent with three points. If it had been a draw, that result might have been fair too. So in that sense, football is always like this: we took our chances and they didn't."

Regarding his message to the team after the loss to Levanté, Manuel Pellegrini said: "It's the same message I've been communicating throughout seven years at Real Betis: football gives you only 24 hours; 24 hours to enjoy a victory and 24 hours to endure a defeat. There are many specific details in a game, just as happened in the match against Levanté, and things unfold step by step. You have to understand these things, review them, and criticize yourself when you win and when you lose. And after 24 hours, you reaffirm what you are doing and commit to the next victory, which is what we did today."

Regarding the team's reaction after poor results, Manuel Pellegrini said: "It's difficult to say whether I knew in advance or not, but I'm very confident they will respond, because I've been watching them for seven years. Every player is well aware of the idea we want to instill in the team: don't get complacent after winning and don't destroy yourself after losing. You have to learn to analyze in order to understand that games often change because of two or three crucial details. Points will change, but your belief in what you're doing on the pitch won't change. Personal demands won't change, and the team's ambition must remain constant through defeats throughout the season. Sometimes the results are positive, sometimes negative, but I think this team has proven many times that it's difficult for them to suffer two consecutive defeats; even when they do, they bounce back. For this reason, they have maintained quite consistent performance throughout the season."

Regarding the impact of substitutions, Manuel Pellegrini said: "You can judge whether a substitution is good or bad based on the performance of the player who comes on. Individual performance always determines whether a substitution is effective or not. I think we controlled the ball as much as they did in the second half. Their most dangerous opportunities basically came from set pieces. Yes, the temperature at that point was 36 degrees, and physical fatigue will certainly show. So I think the adjustments at halftime were very good, and Antony's adjustments as well. But I will affirm once again: substitutions are made based on what you see, and after making them, you judge whether they're good or bad based on the players' performance. Fortunately today, I think the substitute players were committed to what we were doing, and we won the match."

When faced with the threat of Real Madrid's dangerous set pieces, Manuel Pellegrini said: "I agree with you. Real Madrid are very strong in aerial duels. I think I need to watch this game again. I can't be 100% certain, but two or three of Álvaro Vallejo's best saves came after set pieces. Our goal also came from a set piece. So these are important details which are influenced by many factors, but there is no doubt that physical battle and height advantage are key factors."

Regarding Troy Parrot's first goal, Manuel Pellegrini said: "I'm very happy for Troy Parrot. Coming to the club, coming to a different football environment... He had opportunities to play in a few matches before. In the away match against Levanté, he had an opportunity that could have changed the score, but he couldn't convert it. Today he didn't rely on luck but on instinct. After Nelson De Odoamn's assist, he successfully scored that goal. I'm also very happy for De Odoamn, a player who was questioned a lot. Starting his experience at a new club, a new football environment, and beginning with a goal against Real Madrid, I think will give him a lot of confidence. He's also a very hardworking and strong player, and I think with Gucho they will make a good pairing, whether playing together or separately."

Regarding Diego Llorente's physical condition, Manuel Pellegrini said: "Diego Llorente's nose was broken after a collision, so we will need to assess the specific situation and the time it will take before he can return to the pitch."

Regarding José Mourinho's complaints about discipline, Manuel Pellegrini said: "I don't think we played too aggressively. Both teams fought for the ball. I also don't think the referee's influence was that significant. Even if there was one more yellow card or one fewer, I don't think that would determine the match result. We didn't win this game because of the referee. We won because we took our chances and they couldn't convert theirs, whether it's Álvaro Vallejo's saves or their missed penalty. That's how football is. Some details determine the outcome, but I don't think the referee is the cause."

Regarding Troy Parrot's adaptation, Manuel Pellegrini said: "I think he will be a very important striker for our team. His playing style, his approach will be very beneficial. We know that in Ireland, in England, the number 9 striker is the striker of each team. He must be strong, must fight for the ball every time, and he's been doing very well during the first two weeks working with us."

Regarding Troy Parrot's role this season, Manuel Pellegrini said: "He's just starting this season. As I said earlier, we hope he will be a very important player for us. We have to play in three competitions, and he can also play alongside Gucho..."

Regarding Facundo Bernal's performance, Manuel Pellegrini said: "Facundo Bernal is a player we've been following all along. He's a young player, and I think he has many qualities in this position. Perhaps he still needs to adapt better to European football. I think he was still clearly feeling the intensity of the game during minutes 60 to 70. Besides, he has already played in parts of the season before. But I think he will become very important in this role, and he can bring us more good things as he adapts better to the team's operations."

Regarding his message to supporters, Manuel Pellegrini said: "It's the same message I've been communicating throughout the seven years that have passed, because the supporters' reaction in every game is always exactly the same. I still speak the same way: for the players, after 24 hours of defeat or victory, they must learn to move past it or learn to enjoy it, and then start fresh. I think supporters also suffer greatly when results don't go as expected, but they always respond immediately in the next game. So seeing many people here, not just supporters at home but even when we play away from Seville, there are always Real Betis supporters backing the team. I'm very happy for them, and being able to bring them this satisfaction is undoubtedly an important part of this team."

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