, hoping to stretch their lead on the prime of the La Liga standings.
Presently with a one-point lead over arch-rivals Actual Madrid, Hansi Flick & co. will probably be wanting to get one other victory tomorrow, but it surely is not going to be straightforward contemplating that Betis are at the moment on an eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
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Nonetheless, chatting with the media forward of the sport, Los Verdiblancos supervisor Manuel Pellegrini acknowledged that, no matter their type, it is going to be troublesome to get a constructive consequence in opposition to Barça.
“It will likely be a really troublesome match; Barcelona are in good type. However so are we, we’re enjoying at dwelling, and the three factors can be essential,” he stated.
“We’ve to play a really full recreation. Barcelona assault continuously, so we will’t make defensive errors as a result of they’ve numerous technical high quality. With good offensive transitions, we will harm them,” Pellegrini added.
The South American tactician had nice phrases of reward for Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, as he stated: “He’s undoubtedly among the best on the earth, he proves it week after week.”
Probably the greatest on the earth. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
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Relating to comparisons with Lionel Messi, Pellegrini commented: “Any comparability with Messi will probably be destructive. You may’t evaluate one second to a different. Messi has a 20-year profession, and his nice advantage, like Cristiano’s, was by no means settling.
“Lamine is simply beginning out, he has expertise and should proceed to enhance. When he finishes, then we will evaluate them.”
The Actual Betis boss additionally praised Hansi Flick’s strategy and elegance of play at Barcelona, saying:
“He has the braveness to impose a system, which is engaging for soccer. There are lots of methods to win, however this can be a crew that’s continuously placing on a present.”
On what they need to do to face an opportunity of beating the Catalans, Pellegrini added: “To beat Barcelona, offensive transitions, defensive solidity and possession are important… they’re a really full opponent.”
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Pellegrini additionally revealed that Actual Betis can have key gamers Antony and Giovani Lo Celso out there for the sport in opposition to Barcelona, however Sofyan Amrabat will miss out, together with former Barcelona defender, Hector Bellerin.
“Antony and Lo Celso are within the squad checklist, Amrabat has not totally recovered from his harm. Pau [Lopez] is again, Isco and Hector Bellerin are persevering with their restoration.”
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