Real Betis

defeated Villarreal with a strong performance at La Cerámica. Pellegrini's side came from behind after Gerard Moreno's opening goal with strikes from Juanmi and Willian José, climbing to third place in the league table on matchday five.

After the match, Pellegrini first gave an interview to Movistar before attending a press conference. He described the match against Iñigo Pérez's side as "an overall excellent match." "Football is a spectacle, and both teams know how to play. We played a very complete game, perhaps just lacking a bit of composure, not finishing the match earlier with the chances we had in the second half. Against a team of this caliber, and away from home, I'm very satisfied with the team's performance."

On the match, Pellegrini said: "First, getting three points away is always positive and always difficult. Second, we got three points against a direct competitor who don't have many points yet, but I'm sure they will keep fighting for European qualification. As I told the players, this was a six-pointer. Third, we played with the determination to win from the first minute. The first half was balanced, but in the second half we could have scored three or four more goals, yet the team continues to make me very happy."

Pellegrini: "The team made me very happy. It's not easy to create so many chances against an opponent like Villarreal."

On the wasted opportunities, Pellegrini said: "Football punishes you when you waste too many chances, but we always stayed focused defensively and kept attacking. Our finishing was a bit lacking, but it's not easy to create so many chances here against a team like Villarreal. I'm very satisfied with the team. In the first half they had some dangerous attacks, far fewer in the second half, we controlled better and had more chances. They gave us more space after falling behind, and we took advantage of it well."

On the season's start, Pellegrini said: "It's very important to get wins in the opening matches. Next week there's an intense Champions League match midweek. Before the first international break, we still have 6 league points to play for, we must continue picking up points, and at the same time have confidence in what we need to do, without complacency. Every team is difficult to face."

On the club's best start in history, Pellegrini said: "Twelve points from 15 is very positive. This week we still have 6 league points to fight for, and then we'll be more regularly involved in the Champions League, which is very difficult when played midweek, but the entire squad knows that we must prove on the pitch how far we can go. I stress, this is the entire squad, not just one team, everyone is fully committed to one football philosophy. We will win and we will lose, but belief is always there, and we've shown it match after match."

On squad depth and midfield creativity, Pellegrini said: "We have many very creative players, like Fidalgo, Lo Celso, D. Ceballos, Isco. We have these creative players because this team wants to play creatively. There are many matches ahead, and as long as the entire squad is committed to this plan, we must keep moving forward."

On the returns of Abde and Lo Celso, and Ceballos' comeback, Pellegrini said: "All good, Ceballos and Lo Celso both know their technical ability, but we must be careful because they haven't trained normally for a while, or have been injured. Abde was previously injured and needs more consistent training, but we also have to wait until the pain is gone. It's the same with Antony, playing a few minutes is good for him. Squad depth allows me to rotate, and this squad is very committed to chasing important objectives. Now we must try to get 3 points again at home."

On Iñigo Pérez's early days coaching at Villarreal, Pellegrini said: "Every match is independent. Today we created a gap in terms of score and performance, but I've been at Betis for 7 years, and the team understands this philosophy. Iñigo just arrived there, and the players have also changed, so it's not easy to start managing. Despite the match's content, they don't have many points right now, but I'm confident they will get back to where they should be. I have great affection for Villarreal, and I hope they recover quickly."

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