We are disappointed: Real Betis angry as LaLiga rivals praise Chelsea for trophy win

Real Betis are frustrated with their city rivals, Sevilla, for publicly praising Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea manager who guided his team to a 4-1 victory over Betis in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday.

Maresca, who spent four seasons at Sevilla, played over 100 matches and won two UEFA Cup titles with the club.

The LaLiga giants posted on X: “Congratulations to our beloved Enzo Maresca on his first European title as a coach.”

The final was a historic moment for Betis, marking their first European final in the club’s 117-year history.

When asked about Sevilla’s post, Betis president Ángel Haro took a jab at their rivals’ struggles this season. While Betis finished a strong sixth in LaLiga, Sevilla barely escaped relegation, ending the season just one point and one place above the drop zone.

“I haven’t seen it [the post], but they’re now in another war,” Haro said after the match.

“We’re growing, focusing on doing well next year, and they’re in a very different war from ours.

“Well, if it were up to me ... Well, never mind, I also congratulate Sevilla on staying in the first division this year.”