Pellegrini: Lamine Yamal's suspension starts with this matter

Manuel Pellegrini, the coach of Real Betis, has confirmed the difficulty of facing FC Barcelona, but he stressed his team's ambition to achieve victory ahead of the anticipated encounter between the two sides in LaLiga.

Manuel Pellegrini stated during the press conference: "It is difficult to stop FC Barcelona no matter what tactical system we adopt, but we will see the lineup we will start the match with. We always have a clear idea of our playing style, and we will approach the game with the aim of winning."

Regarding how to limit the threat of Lamine Yamal, the Chilean coach explained: "There are different ways to use the tools available. Lamine is going through a great period, and this moment is one of the skills he possesses; he is a great player and has many other qualities." When asked how to defend against Yamal or Antony Gordon, he replied: "Shut down the passing lanes... you can't always do that, but we will try."

Real Betis coach spoke about his team's condition before the match, saying: "I see the team in a very good mental state. We had a great match in the UEFA Champions League, and we will see which players are in the best condition to start this match." He added regarding the clash with FC Barcelona: "They have a very great ability to finish attacks, so we must be at our highest level of concentration throughout the match and take advantage of the opportunities that come our way."

Pellegrini also confirmed Isco's physical condition has improved, stating: "We have increased the training load, and he is feeling continuously better." He clarified that Dani Ceballos will gradually receive more playing minutes according to the team's needs, noting that Aitor Rubal is very close to a full recovery and reintegration with the group.

The Chilean coach discussed Antony's level, noting that he has the confidence to continue dribbling and facing defenders, but he needs more calm to improve the accuracy of his final passes. He also emphasized the importance of collecting points in LaLiga, confirming that his team will try to impose its style and achieve victory in front of its fans.