Overview
- Pepe Mel suffered a stroke on Sunday in Seville and was taken into emergency surgery, after which he was admitted to an intensive care unit.
- The family said that doctors removed sedation this week and that Mel has awakened and shown a favourable clinical evolution.
- Relatives reported that a congenital malformation is believed to have caused the episode and that Mel will need a second operation to correct it, though no date has been announced.
- Medical teams continue to monitor him in the Seville ICU while his family and Real Betis thank fans and local clubs for public messages of support.
- Mel, 63, is closely linked to Real Betis as a former player and two-time coach, and his recovery and pending surgery will shape his short-term plans and public appearances.