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Excitement about returning to the Champions League in Pellegrini's seventh season at Betis

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Ahead of the 2026-27 football season, multiple Spanish clubs are undergoing strategic shifts and experiencing renewed expectations. Real Betis enters its seventh campaign under manager Manuel Pellegrini with enthusiasm as the club returns to the UEFA Champions League for only the second time in its history, 21 years after its first qualification.

Concurrently, Villarreal has appointed Iñigo Pérez to lead a new phase following a successful previous season that secured a third-place finish and a consecutive Champions League berth. Meanwhile, Athletic Club enters the upcoming season under new coach Edin Terzic amid a mix of expectation and excitement following a disappointing prior campaign under Ernesto Valverde.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Infobae (Betis) Focuses on Pellegrini's seventh season and historic Champions League return.
Infobae (Villarreal) Emphasizes a new era under trending coach Iñigo Pérez after strong past results.
Infobae (Athletic) Highlights fan anticipation and uncertainty following Terzic's appointment and Valverde's departure.
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR
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