Pellegrini Named LaLiga's Best Manager for February After Brilliant Betis Run
Manuel Pellegrini picks up LaLiga's Best Manager award for February after guiding Real Betis through an unbeaten month with three wins and a draw.
Manuel Pellegrini has been recognised as LaLiga EA Sports’ Manager of the Month for February — and honestly, it’s hard to argue with that one.
An Unbeaten Month to Be Proud Of
The Chilean gaffer had a proper February, steering Betis through four league games without tasting defeat. Three wins, one draw, ten points from a possible twelve — that’s the sort of return that gets you noticed. Here’s how the month played out:
- Valencia 1-2 Betis – Solid start, getting the job done at La Cartuja
- Atlético Madrid 0-1 Betis – A massive scalp, nicking it at the Metropolitano
- Mallorca 1-2 Betis – Back-to-back away wins, proper gritty stuff
- Betis 1-1 Rayo Vallecano – Dropped two points at home to end the month, but still
That win at Atleti’s ground was the real dog’s dinner of a result for the opposition — and a statement from Betis that they mean business this season.
Where Does This Leave Betis?
The Verdiblancos are sitting fifth in the table on 42 points, which puts them firmly in the conversation for European football next season. Pellegrini has quietly been building something decent in Seville, and February was arguably his best month of the campaign so far — it’s the first time he’s won this particular award this season.
He beat out Real Madrid’s Álvaro Arbeloa and Getafe’s José Bordalás in the final vote, which tells you something about the quality of his work last month.
Eyes on the Derby
The timing of this award is quite fitting, because Betis’ next league fixture is the Seville derby against bitter rivals Sevilla — and it’s coming up this Sunday. Pellegrini will be desperate to keep the good vibes going:
- A win would give Betis back-to-back derby victories in the same season
- It’d also make it three consecutive wins against Sevilla in all competitions
- The momentum from February would carry into March in the best possible way
There’s a real buzz around the club right now, and Pellegrini — calm, methodical, never one to get carried away — looks like he’s got Betis exactly where he wants them heading into the business end of the season.
If they can do the double over Sevilla this term, this award will feel like even more of a launchpad.