Real Betis displayed a strong performance in the first half of the Conference League final, leading Chelsea 1-0 thanks to a goal by Abde Ezzalzouli. However, after halftime, Chelsea turned the tide and dominated, scoring four goals. Betis' captain Isco and coach Pellegrini pointed to the team's inability to maintain their first-half momentum and criticized their defensive approach after taking the lead. The defeat was described as painful and disappointing, not reflective of Betis' strong showing in the first half.
"We had it close and we didn't know how to take advantage of the score, something that has penalised us all season. In a European final, mistakes are very punishing."
"I think we took refuge in the scoreboard a bit. We sat too deep. They're a team with a lot of quality, a lot of power."
"It's a very heavy defeat after what we did in the first half. Football is unforgiving."
"We mustn't forget that we were facing Chelsea. I'm disappointed that we outplayed them in the first half, but then let it slip in the second half."
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