He Real Betis sealed his pass to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after coming back to Elche (2-1). A demanding match where Chimy Avila assumed the offensive weight of the team and he scored two goals … in the second part (68′ y 80′). Two decisive goals, which sentenced the Elche team.
After the meeting, The Argentine player recognized the personal and team importance of achieving victory after his performance: «Very happy, I always say that God’s timing is perfect. And the truth is, many feelings come together. The situation of wanting to convert is a reward for the work and opportunities that the coach gives me,” he explained.
The Betic admitted that the match was not easy for Pellegrini’s team. «Yes we have suffered but these games are back and forth. They knew how to use all the tools and changes that the coach has made. We had to respect our house, we knew it,” he said.
Chimy stressed that the team’s main objective was to advance to the next round, thus qualifying for the quarterfinals. «Many times a great game is not played. The important thing was to pass and that objective was achieved. The coach will show what needs to be corrected and perfected in matters of defense and finishing,” he stated.
The classification keeps alive the cup illusion in the green and white locker roomsomething that the forward wanted to highlight: «We have to be calm…. The desire to win something with Betis is so great that many times emotions play against us. You have to be calm. The locker room is excited. “We always give our best and think about winning something with the club.”
Los two goals against Elche They also represent a relief for the forward rosarino, although he emphasizes that The weight will not be taken off until he wins something with the team“in the meantime, to sacrifice and take advantage of opportunities.”
This victory against the Elche team represents a turning point for Chimy Ávila, who had not found a goal since last season. The last goal he scored was on December 4, 2024, in the cup victory against Sant Andreu (1-3).
This double in the Verdiblanco Cup, concentrates for now all of its scoring capacity of the season and reinforces its weight in a competition that excites Beticismo.
