Manuel Pellegrini (1985-), Portuguese footballer
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A great player who has made a great contribution to La Liga. Today is his farewell match and we all feel very honored to be here with him. I'm sure he has a great future ahead of him, whatever he chooses to do."
On Betis' tactical organization
Pellegrini: "We knew that Real Madrid are a strong team, so our tactic was to try to keep our defense solid while looking for counter-attacks. I think we did a good job of that, even though we didn't end up scoring."
How do you see Betis this season? Pellegrini: "Overall, I'm very happy with Betis this season. We had a lot of difficulties, including injuries and financial problems, but the team still showed tenacity. We managed to advance to Europe, which is a very good result."
What are your expectations for the upcoming summer window? Pellegrini: "We hope to sign some great players to strengthen the squad, while also taking into account the club's financial situation. We will try to find the best deals in the transfer market to ensure the team can continue to compete next season."
