Who is Manuel Pellegrini?
Manuel Pellegrini is a football (soccer) coach who manages Real Betis, the club based in Seville, Spain. He is a public figure known for coaching in several European leagues. The sources for this page do not give his age, salary, or net worth, so those details are not covered here.
Why it's in the news
Betis beat Feyenoord 1-0 in Seville in the Champions League, with an Isco penalty in the 59th minute. The result put Betis fifth in the table with nine points from three matches, under Pellegrini's coaching.
- Betis vs Feyenoord — Betis beat Feyenoord 1-0 in Seville with Isco penalty
Background
Manuel Pellegrini is a professional football coach. In the current news, he is the head coach of Real Betis, a club from Seville in Spain. Under his direction, Betis have played in the UEFA Champions League, the top club competition in Europe. The sources describe this as the club's first Champions League campaign in 21 years.
Betis have started the competition strongly. They won their first two matches by 3-2 scores, against Lille and Porto. In their most recent match, they beat Feyenoord 1-0 at home in Seville. Isco scored from the penalty spot in the 59th minute, after Feyenoord's Jeremiah St. Juste handled a shot. Feyenoord had a chance before half-time, when Gjivai Zechiel shot over the crossbar from seven yards out, so the score was level at the break.
The win gave Betis three more points and moved them to fifth place in the Champions League table, with nine points from three games. Their next match is away to Borussia Dortmund in Germany, on Wednesday, 4 November. Antony left the match with an injury about 25 minutes before the end, and Betis held on to win.
What people are asking
Who is Manuel Pellegrini coaching now?
He coaches Real Betis, a club from Seville, Spain. The sources describe Betis's first Champions League campaign in 21 years.
Is Manuel Pellegrini coaching Manchester City?
The sources for this page do not mention Manchester City, so this page cannot confirm any current role with that club.
Is Manuel Pellegrini coaching Real Madrid?
The sources for this page do not state any current role with Real Madrid. The Real Madrid items in the sources are about other matters, such as a goalkeeper's absence before El Clasico.
Where is Manuel Pellegrini from?
The sources for this page do not state his country of birth or background. Please check a reliable biography for that information.
Sources
- ESPN DeportesPellegrini: "En la Champions están los punteros de cada país"
- BBCReal Betis vs Feyenoord: UEFA Champions League stats & head-to-head
- Yahoo SportsBetis Champions League squad: Ruibal returns, Cucho misses out
- OneFootballReal Betis vs Feyenoord - Prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups 21-10-2026
- CBS SportsBarcelona score FIVE on Real Betis | Lamine Yamal DELIVERS once again - Scoreline Stream of Soccer
- ESPNBetis vs. Feyenoord (21 Oct, 2026) Live Score