Calderón: There are never any favourites in derbies

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Calderón: There are never any favourites in derbies

Real Betis manager Gabriel Calderón has spoken about the upcoming Sevillano derby games in the Europa League, confident that his side won’t be on the receiving end of a thrashing, when they play the first leg at the Sánchez-Pizjuán.

Gabriel CalderónIn just ten days time, Sevilla and Real Betis will lock horns in a Sevillano derby, with the added spice of it taking place in the Europa League.

On the domestic stage however, the fortunes of Real Betis when they’ve last visited the Sánchez-Pizjuán, have been far from happy occasions. This season they were soundly thrashed 4-0, whilst last season they fared no better, falling to a humiliating 5-1 defeat.

Speaking with Radio Marca on Monday however, Betis manager Gabriel Calderón was asked if at this stage, there are any concerns or anxiety ahead of the encounter on Thursday 13th March, given the disastrous last two visits to the Sánchez-Pizjuán.

“I have no concerns, but I won’t know until the time of the game, what the attitude of my players is like. We have an important collective job to do. What we’re looking for, is that something like what happened at Valencia, doesn’t happen again, though I no longer have the impression that we can concede five again.”

Calderón also believes that the respective league positions of the two teams, with his own still rooted firmly to the bottom of La Liga, will have any bearing whatsoever, on the outcome of the Europa League tie with Sevilla.

“For their position in La Liga, they would appear to be favourites, but in derbies there are never any favourites. I have complete confidence in my team for this game, or any other. I’m certain that Betis will rise to the occasion.”

Asked about how he’s planning for the two games, Calderón simply explained that it’s with a winning mentality.

“Every game is there to be won. I always want to win. We’ll defend the same against Sevilla as we did against the Russians. You always want to make some changes beforehand though, in case you’ve missed something better to utilise.”

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Calderon: "I am aware of the effect that we would eliminate the Sevilla"

Betis coach, Gabriel Humberto Calderón , has reviewed the current set of Betis, criticizing the arbitration proceedings that are hosting your team and praising the work of the players , not to mention the tie against Sevilla in the Europa League.

And the Argentine coach, on Radio Marca Sevilla , unable to hide his disgust with the recent arbitration : "We always get you and take away the same, but many errors never followed saw and that in the situation we are in is terrible. not find explanation . Sorry to impotenicia. They send them to the fridge and it's over, but I do not want that, I only ask that we did not remove anything .'re where we are on merit, but what have hurt us is unfair " .

Moreover, Calderon believes referees know which games are more exposed to criticism: " The referee will whistle when the Madrid, known to be out all week in newspapers as wrong . Given the Bilbao, the referee seemed to us proud. "

Apart from the work of the braid, the coach of Betis box highlighted the good work being done by his players : " I do not sorpende self-love which brought in Villarreal will be seeing improvement, and that is a credit to them them.. I'm thankful for how they are involved. arms down before and now . "

So Calderon understands that " the reality is seen on the field that the fourth and fifth were superior . trust this template and I am sure that we will draw performance. We took time to adapt, but we are now at the level where Betis should be . "

And even before European derby, Betis will face Getafe, the tenant of the bench looks askance at Sevilla " . Attempt to ensure a good outcome in your field to get quieter the second leg I hope not to make the mistakes before knowing the foe .'ll go thinking about what we have to do in each moment. " Therefore, stresses the importance of piscológico factor , after the last two thrashings embedded by Heliopolitan in the Sanchez-Pizjuan. "I am convinced that we will remain the same . not want to happen as in Valencia Lately no longer gives impression that we put five . We'll worry about that equipment is not anxious. "

Indeed, Calderon believes will be a even tie : "What's situaición clubs, Sevilla are favorites, but knowing that the derbies are special everything is cinucenta percent. , I'm sure that Betis will be up ". Also, understand that it is a derby 180 minutes: "For me every game is to win we have to play first to win and the second equal.. I do not care to play first home or backwards to me is the same.. I'm aware of the effect that we may have to remove the Sevilla European ".

However, it warns that will not look the derby when forming the lineup against Getafe : " I'm not saving anything thinking Sevilla many changes not see going back to the team will hovering there.. to give him confidence, but all the players are important. "

Other important issues that Calderón has tried are:

Solvents (Adam): "When we lost 5-0 in Valencia had the same goalie also Dídac not play well, and Jordi, and Cedrick ... This is a team effort and depends on the individuals perform more or less." .

Looks: ".. Betis We saw a lot of running and we felt that often do not work I ran well and talk to the players, who realized that running was wrong and how to run This is coupled with the psychological."

Braian Rodríguez: . "What I see ever more injured and nine days back ago That's important Paulao and Vadillo are entering slowly, Nosa trains normal and Molina still has back problems The other for the first game... the tie is hard to be good. "

Need to win: ... "In Villarreal play 3-4-3 Baptistão played on the right, although I like the top, but they have good fast side I saw tired and switched parties to win, you have to work them. In addition, we were tired and if not we have a slow defense N'Diaye. We are assembling the team and try to make a solid block. "

Juanfran: "Juanfran know who was responsible for two goals in Vigo in Granada was not his fault as we had three defenders to cover the pitch first thing to do was to be pressed and then coat well, because with the long balls.. we always go back. "

Points against Getafe: .. "do not do calculations Once we start winning, yes I think Getafe and I also know that said Betis will best give the matches against the great ones with below, but you have to win., we can not think beyond ".

Nono: ". Among Europa League and saw all the players Nono's case is that it is a guy who already knew from outside and from within what we try to sort it He has heard us, is ordered and it shows.".

Future on the bench for Betis: ... "did not think anything of it since I arrived I've never thought of myself I do not care to have a loved one be bad and have come to help if I sink, I sink with him. but help. My thinking is to fight to the end. deserved we win the last four games. The only place that would train in Second would be here, but that depends on other people. "