Real Betis coach criticises La Liga: “We have to make this league less of a disgrace”

As reported by Marca, Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has lashed out at La Liga and provided some hot takes on its low entertainment value and the frustrating style of play on display.

The Chilean manager said, “La Liga is the slowest league in the world. It is the one with less time actually playing football. There are too many stops. People pay to watch this as entertainment, it is supposed to be a spectacle.”

“We have to make an effort to make this league less of a disgrace. Teams that sit back all match, will always have an unfair advantage. There are too many disgusting fouls and time-wasting,” he further added.

Though Pellegrini’s words seem harsh, his take on the situation is apt. Over the years, La Liga teams have developed a frustrating tradition of staying deep for long periods in the game.

The overly defensive approach reduces the entertainment factor from the game, providing a bland viewing experience. Unlike the usual fast-paced and proactive nature that football is associated with, the Spanish League has become slow and predictable.

Moreover, the tradition of drawing fouls to waste time has slowly grown over the league, with certain teams using it as a strategy to win games.

Undoubtedly, the situation is worrying for the league from an economic standpoint. La Liga has already lost some of its biggest stars this window. Now, more than ever, a bland style of play will result in an irreversible loss of viewership as other leagues provide football with more intent and speed.