In 2020, the team lured the experienced Manuel Pellegrini to take over as head coach. This move turned them into regular participants in European competitions, something they hadn’t achieved for quite some time, despite having a decent squad. Moreover, on their second attempt under “The Engineer,” the “Béticos” climbed to fifth place and even won the Copa del Rey. However, instead of further progress and a Champions League berth, the “Verdiblancos” started to lose ground.
Last spring, they slipped to seventh place, which means they’ll only be playing in the Conference League this season. It’s crucial to stop this downward trend in the new campaign and change course. The squad has undergone significant changes, with both departures and new arrivals of notable players. For the Chilean coach, it’s important to start strong, though the summer friendly matches didn’t always go as planned.
The club became the biggest sensation of last season. It was only their fourth season at this level and their second since returning. However, a combination of successful recruitment and the coaching talents of Míchel Sánchez allowed them to “break through.” For a long time, the team surprisingly led the league, but ultimately, they couldn’t hold off not only Real Madrid but also Barcelona. Nevertheless, earning 81 points and finishing third in La Liga was an unexpected success, as was the incredible scoring prowess of newcomer Artem Dovbyk.
Artem has since moved to Roma, and he’s not the only loss: Aleix García and Yan Couto also transferred to bigger clubs. However, the scouts have brought in a new wave of young talents, and Donny van de Beek will be looking to restart his career in Spain. Other well-known players like Krejčí, Abel Ruiz, and Gil will also be playing here. So, there will be plenty of players ready to debut in the Champions League, and importantly, the coaching staff has remained in Catalonia, not responding to any offers.
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