Real Betis Futsal informed Bruno García of his dismissal last night, following the team’s defeat by Servigroup Peñíscola (0-6) at the Amate pavilion. Marking their fourth consecutive loss in the league. The Betic team holds the unenviable record of being the most scored upon in the category, having conceded 100 goals in 22 games. 26 of which occurred in their last four matches. Yesterday’s game also marked the second time this season that they failed to score.
Despite qualifying for the Final Four of the Copa del Rey and being only one point away from the relegation zone, the situation became untenable. It was confirmed that the Andalusian club is in negotiations with Bruno García to terminate his contract, which originally concluded on June 30. In late August, he rejected an offer from Uzbekistan. His replacement on the bench will be Ramón Martínez, the reserve team coach of the Second Division. Who previously led the first team in 2022, securing their permanence.
Firing the gaffer
To stop the negative trend of a project that aimed much higher, Real Betis sections head, José Manuel Guisado, ‘Mané,’ and the sports director of the Betis club, Rubén Cornejo, are opting for a familiar face to secure a place in the First Division. The Huelva coach, Ramón Martínez, is no stranger to this challenge. Having previously replaced Juan Antonio Miguel García, Juanito, almost two years ago, on April 28, 2022, with six games left in the season.
As in the past two seasons where survival was achieved in the last game against Cheeses El Hidalgo Manzanares (2021-22) and Osasuna Magna (2022-23), Real Betis is once again headed for a dramatic finale to maintain their category. With eight games remaining in the regular phase. After losing Pedro Toro and reinforcing the squad in the winter market with Argentine Lucas Díaz, the only viable solution was a change in leadership on the bench. Entrusting the team to club coach Ramón Martínez.
The man for the job
Martínez, a coach from Villalba de Alcor, has been part of the technical structure of the Betic team for six seasons, holding various roles. In the 2021-22 season, he played a pivotal role in achieving double success in fighting relagation. Securing the first team’s permanence and thereby ensuring the continuity of the subsidiary in the Second Division. Currently, Real Betis Futsal B is in relegation positions. The second coach, Domingo Ramírez, will take over from Ramón Martínez, who is already preparing for the next Saturday’s match against Movistar Inter.
Bruno García becomes the third coach dismissed in the First Division this season, following José Lucas Mena, Pato, on October 18, 2023, and Tomás de Dios from Noia Portus Apostoli on January 2. ElPozo Murcia also announced the dismissal of Javi Rodríguez on February 16, opting for the duo Dani Martínez-Vinicius as replacements.
