Real Betis Coach Quique Setien relished the “prestige of beating Milan on their own turf” after a 2-1 Europa League victory.
The Spaniards largely dominated at San Siro and could’ve taken a larger lead than 2-0, although Patrick Cutrone did try to stage a late comeback.
Real Betis Coach Quique Setien relished the “prestige of beating Milan on their own turf” after a 2-1 Europa League victory.
The Spaniards largely dominated at San Siro and could’ve taken a larger lead than 2-0, although Patrick Cutrone did try to stage a late comeback.
“This is an important victory for us, not just for the three points that put us top of the group, but also for the prestige of beating Milan on their own turf,” said Setien in his Press conference.
“The truth is that we put in a great performance, especially in the first half, although Milan had some chances in the second. If you got the sensation we were time-wasting in the final 15 minutes, then I’ll have a talk with my players, because I do not like that approach. I apologise if we gave off that idea.
“Milan were perhaps a little surprised by our style of football, as we forced them to play long balls. We depend on possession in all our games and this time we were also able to score two goals.
“Milan are a great team, though, and we saw that in the final stages. It was a memorable game for us and our fans, so we are happy to dedicate it to them. This is my first experience in Europe, but the team showed great character and confidence.
“Winning or losing doesn’t change my perception of a performance, because it can depend on many factors beyond our control. The important thing is to play well, because that gives you a better chance of winning. Today reinforced that concept.”