Real Betis might have improved from their poor early season form, but midfielder Damiá has said today that they are still not targeting a UEFA Cup spot.
It looked as though it was going to be another tough season for Real Betis following a poor start to the campaign, but in recent weeks their squad seems to be gelling and form has improved.
Los Verdiblancos were without a victory for six games, but finally found some form to win four out of the next five, most recently beating Racing Santander 3-1. Speaking about this to Marca today though, midfielder Damiá doesn't believe their goal is European qualification.
"The UEFA Cup is not the objective that we are aiming at today," he declared.
"If things are done well, maybe that will be the prize and the people are very excited compared to last season."
Indeed, Betis do look a much stronger side than the year previous, when they flirted with relegation at stages. A few key signings over the summer and Damiá thinks that this time around won't be quite as nervy for the fans.
"Unfortunately we have had many days looking down, but now I hope we can look up," he mused.
"I believe that the team are playing very well and it should be a calm year, away from agitation and fighting in the lower positions of the table."
What kind of ambition has Damiá? In this form Betis can and must go for an UEFA Cup place.We have the quality in our team for this.
Betis must always aim for an UEFA Cup place every season.
It looked as though it was going to be another tough season for Real Betis following a poor start to the campaign, but in recent weeks their squad seems to be gelling and form has improved.
Los Verdiblancos were without a victory for six games, but finally found some form to win four out of the next five, most recently beating Racing Santander 3-1. Speaking about this to Marca today though, midfielder Damiá doesn't believe their goal is European qualification.
"The UEFA Cup is not the objective that we are aiming at today," he declared.
"If things are done well, maybe that will be the prize and the people are very excited compared to last season."
Indeed, Betis do look a much stronger side than the year previous, when they flirted with relegation at stages. A few key signings over the summer and Damiá thinks that this time around won't be quite as nervy for the fans.
"Unfortunately we have had many days looking down, but now I hope we can look up," he mused.
"I believe that the team are playing very well and it should be a calm year, away from agitation and fighting in the lower positions of the table."
What kind of ambition has Damiá? In this form Betis can and must go for an UEFA Cup place.We have the quality in our team for this.
Betis must always aim for an UEFA Cup place every season.