Manuel Pellegrini says there is no conflict with Jose Mourinho, praises his maturity

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·4 September 2026

Manuel Pellegrini moved to cool any suggestion of tension with Jose Mourinho as Betis prepare to face Real Madrid on Friday at 21:00.

According to L'Équipe, the Betis coach said he had no conflict with his opposite number.

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Pellegrini has faced Mourinho 17 times in his career.

He also described Mourinho as more mature than before.

Pellegrini added that Mourinho now shows more reason in his remarks.

Source: L'Équipe

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