Real Betis captain Andres Guardado admits quitting on the team at halftime of their clash with Girona before Christmas.

The Mexican walked out of the stadium after being hooked at halftime by coach Manuel Pellegrini, the pair then had a furious clash at training the following day.

However, Guardardo says their relationship remains rock solid as he told Radio Sevilla: "The coach and I are like a married couple, we love each other a lot and we argue as well. That doesn't have to scare anyone, I don't see the fuss over an argument. I don't like this kind of thing that is internal to leak out, but yes, it happened. We discussed, it was a strong discussion, but it's not the first time it's happened.

“In three and a half years there has been a bit of everything, it has given a lot. Everyone wants to win, we want the best for the team and nothing more. My relationship with the gaffer is perfect, it would be silly of me to have problems with him because of him I'm here.

"I'm realistic, he was the main reason why I stayed for another year, but that doesn't mean that when I see things I tell them, as often happens."