Manuel Pellegrini Guides Real Betis to Historic La Liga Start After Late Win Against Elche

Securing a hard-fought late victory over Elche, Real Betis solidified their position near the summit of the table heading into the international break. Manager Manuel Pellegrini praised his team's high intensity and commitment in the second half, highlighting the massive significance of the three points.

According to data compiled by Fran Martinez, this triumph marks the best points tally in Real Betis' history after 12 matches in La Liga, reaching 26 points. Riding a wave of momentum in both domestic competition and the Champions League, the Heliopolis outfit are dreaming big and fully prepared to challenge Spain's traditional giants—Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid—for the title.