Manuel Pellegrini, the coach of Malaga, expressed his delight after his team’s surprising qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Malaga secured a 2-0 victory against Porto in the knockout stages, making Pellegrini the first coach to guide Malaga to this phase of a European competition.
Pellegrini acknowledged the incredible atmosphere and support from the fans. He praised his players for maintaining composure and playing well, particularly highlighting Isco’s goal, which brought calm to the team. The coach emphasized that Malaga is now among the eight best teams in Europe and expressed the team’s determination to continue fighting for a place in the semi-finals.
