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Pepe Mel recovering in intensive care after stroke surgery in Seville
Former Real Betis coach Pepe Mel had surgery in Seville after suffering a stroke on Sunday.
The 63-year-old is in intensive care at a Seville hospital and remains under medical observation.
Real Betis said the operation was successful, though no official medical bulletin has been issued.
Mel has coached Real Betis in two spells and also managed several other Spanish clubs.
He is waiting for doctors to assess his condition as his recovery continues.
The reports say he is currently without a team after his most recent coaching job in Morocco ended in March 2026.
Pepe Mel is recovering in intensive care after surgery for a stroke in Seville.
The 63-year-old former coach suffered the stroke on Sunday.
The operation was reported to have been successful, and he remains under medical observation.
He is being treated at the Virgen del Rocío hospital, according to El Correo.
No official medical bulletin had been released as of the reports.
- Who
- Pepe Mel, a 63-year-old former football coach.
- What
- He had surgery after suffering a stroke and is recovering in intensive care.
- When
- He suffered the stroke and underwent surgery on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Seville, Spain. El Correo identifies the hospital as Virgen del Rocío.
- Why
- He was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
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Mel suffered a stroke and underwent surgery in Seville.
Reports said Mel was in intensive care and under observation.
- Age
- 63
- Condition
- Recovering in intensive care after stroke surgery
- Surgery
- Reported successful
- Hospital
- Virgen del Rocío, Seville
- Official update
- No official medical bulletin had been released