“I don't know why…” – Real Betis labeled as sore losers by Sevilla after Gran Derbi penalty drama

Sevilla continued their strong El Gran Derbi form on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. However, controversy surrounded the winning moment, with Real Betis furious that a penalty was called against Diego Llorente.

Llorente was judged for dealing in the area. On-field referee Juan Martinez Munuera awarded the penalty, and VAR confirmed the decision. Speaking post-match (via Sport), Llorente could not contain his disbelief.

“The truth is that the pain… I just saw the image and I don't understand anything, I don't understand anything. My hands are down, he says that I opened them and in no time I have my hands horizontal. It is not not only that he calls a penalty, which is what he can interpret on the field, but that the VAR does not call it. In addition, they say that I have my hands like that. It is disrespectful and unfortunate to be honest.”

However, Sevilla are not fazed by Betis' complaints. Ace for AS Diarythey just see it as excuses. Lucien Agoume also spoke to the media, and for him, it was a clear offense.

“For me it's a clear penalty. I don't know why people want to start a controversy because it's clear.”

Betis they can complain about the decision, but in the end, they were poor against it Seville. In the 90 minutes, they did not create much of a threat, and this is something that Manuel Pellegrini needs to work on.