In a LaLiga match, Real Betis defeated Osasuna 5-2 at home, with Isco scoring twice. After the game, Isco spoke to the media about his recovery, the team's performance, squad depth, and the support from the fans.

On the match

The most important thing was obviously to get the three points. Overall, the team played well, although we did dip in performance after scoring the third goal. However, I'm happy that we secured three points at home and remain in the Champions League qualification spots. We need to keep working hard.

Do you feel like you've found your peak form again? Is the toughest phase behind you?

I hope so. I really hope the toughest phase is behind me. I was away from the pitch for a long time, and this break allowed me to continue training and improve my condition. I'm not yet at 100%, but I'm definitely much closer.

I'm very happy. If someone had told me at the end of last season that I'd recover this well, I wouldn't have believed them. I'm so glad to be back on the field, helping the team, and seeing how well we're performing now.

Today was a good game, we got three points and scored many goals. However, the team sometimes relaxed, especially in the second half. I suppose this must be a concern for you, right?

Yes, as I just said, after we scored the third goal, our performance clearly declined. We know very well that we cannot let this happen, especially at home. We must rectify it. The team did adjust well afterwards and scored two more goals, but at that stage of the game, we should have controlled the situation better.

When you were substituted for by Dani Ceballos and left the field, the entire stadium erupted. It's hard to remember how many times you've received such roars of applause. In the 60th minute, roughly sixty-five thousand fans stood up and applauded you, even chanting your name, right?

Yes, honestly, I'm very fortunate because the fans always warmly welcome me onto the field and always send me off with enthusiastic applause. I'm incredibly proud to represent this club as a captain. I'm truly happy to be on the field and let the fans enjoy the game. I hope we can have a fantastic season.

You scored twice today, and it was a high-scoring match with great chances for both sides...

Yes, the goalkeeper did make some great saves. However, I'm gradually regaining my shooting accuracy. I don't think it's a matter of luck, but rather of training. As I've always said, the most important thing is to get the three points, see the team continue to be competitive, keep winning, and get stronger at home. We all want to see Real Betis play better with each passing game.

The fans are full of expectations. We even conducted a survey, and some said they want to beat Barcelona and aim for a top-three finish. What do you think of these claims? Is it achievable?

We must approach it with a game-by-game mentality. Now, we need to focus on the Champions League match against Porto. Ultimately, it's one game at a time. We do have a very good team, but we must prove it on the field. If our performance dips even slightly, any team can get the better of us. We must continue to improve match by match.

The final highlight this afternoon was Morante scoring on his debut. What do you think of this young player's performance? How is he feeling now?

Very good, I'm happy for him, truly very happy. He's a player who has come through the club's youth academy, with great potential, a promising future, and immense talent. We must help him. I believe he will also be a great help to us this season.

Is this the best period for the team since you arrived here? Since you came to Real Betis, is this the team's best period?

I don't know if it's the best period. Perhaps it is, judging by the results and our current position in the standings. I feel this is the most complete squad since I've been here. We can almost field two different lineups, and it's hard to distinguish which is the main squad and which is the reserve, which is very rare to have. I think this will be one of the keys for the team this season: whoever plays can contribute to the team. I think this will be crucial this year.

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