After the game against CD Leganés (2-0), Real Betis head coach, Víctor Sánchez del Amo, has done a press conference at Benito Villamarín Stadium. The manager showed his happiness for the victory, as well for the performance of his men.

An important victory: “We spoke about it before the game and we knew it was an important game. The target was to win, we wanted to get the three points that would allow us to get closer to mid-table, where we want to be right now. This victory is great so we can face the end of the first leg with optimism.”

Play in the first goal: “Goals depend on an assist and a finisher. All the teams, and we too, have specialist in this roles. The foundation of all that is team work. We worked really hard in the first half, when they were pushing a lot. We had to use a more direct style than the one we wanted, but we won the second plays and were close to score in a few chances, something that we did in the second half. We made some adjustments at half time and came on more focused, with all our senses in this plays. We were able to make.”

Piccini: “We understand the fans, we speak about it every week, every day, before the game, at half time and after the game. Our fans are the most important thing, it’s normal that they are nervous at some moments because the uncertainty of the score or because the rival is also capable of creating danger. I’m very happy for Piccini because he is a great professional and has a high level of self-criticism. He trains every day to be better. He has been injured and is the first one who wants to give everything to get back to his best. His goal gave us calm, his reaction is normal when emotions are running so high. He works really hard to improve on a daily basis, he even asks for extra individual work. When I say that I’m pleased with the squad, with their attitude, Piccini is the perfect example.”