Juan Merino gave his analysis of his first victory as the first team manager for Real Betis. "It was a tough match and that made it hard for us, and Llagostera are good at set pieces. All the players gave it their all and I am proud of my players. During the match we were a brave and competitive team".

About Mel: "I wish him the best, he is a great person and professional in all aspects with a great career. These days have been my dream come true and I am really happy with the win. Now I am thinking about the Cup, if there is a new manager he will have all my respect and help because I am a Club manager".

The win: "We won and football is about results. The players were able to pull off a win after a run of bad results drawing on their courage and effort. In football you have to win". "We didn't put any pressure on not to play because we didn't want to players to lose the concentration they had".

The scorers: "Both Rennella and Rubén, like all the forwards, all I ask of them is to work hard and collaborate, in the end the quality comes through. The team is above everything else and the players are all team players".

Your thoughts: "It was my dream, and it was a final and I got the players to see it that way, now I am thinking about the Cup. I am pleased with the work put in by the players and the sensations I got form the match. We have to work with humility and what is to be will be, you cannot look beyond that.