React, Atleti! Lessons from the Metropolitano
Atlético de Madrid, always resilient, faces the upcoming challenges with its characteristic winning mentality. After the match against Betis at the Metropolitano, where the team demonstrated its offensive power, Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini acknowledged Atlético’s superiority, especially in the second half of the match.
Despite the lopsided result, Pellegrini highlighted his team’s reaction in the final minutes of the first half and with the introduction of key players. However, he admitted defensive errors that proved costly.
The Betis coach also expressed concern about the impact of this negative streak on his players’ confidence ahead of the final. Although he recognizes that the best preparation is winning, he understands the difficulty of maintaining the pace when there is nothing at stake and a final is approaching.
In a self-critical tone, Pellegrini confessed his anger during the hydration break, seeking an immediate reaction from his team. Atlético, for its part, takes this experience as a valuable lesson. With the grit and fighting spirit that define Atleti, the team is ready to overcome any obstacle and achieve glory in the final!
