Arsenal falls to Real Betis, 3-1, in Dublin friendly
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Arsenal lost 3-1 to Real Betis in a pre-season friendly held at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on August 5. An error by goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga allowed Rodrigo Riquelme to score the opening goal. Nelson Deossa scored a second for Betis before Arsenal responded with a goal by Piero Hincapie, but a third from Pablo Fornals sealed their defeat. The loss marks Arsenal's first of the pre-season as they prepare for upcoming fixtures against Borussia Dortmund and Como.
- •Real Betis led 3-1 at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
- •Riquelme opened the scoring in the 9th minute.
- •Hincapie scored from a corner in the 32nd minute.
- •Fornals netted the third goal just before halftime.
- •Arsenal will face Borussia Dortmund next on August 9.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Sloppy Arsenal handed wake-up call by Real Betis
"Arsenal were made to pay for a sloppy first-half display as they fell to 3-1 pre-season defeat to Spanish side Real Betis in Dublin.
"Arsenal produced a sloppy performance as they were beaten 3-1 by LaLiga side Real Betis in a pre-season friendly in Dublin.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:26 PMSloppy Arsenal handed wake-up call by Real Betis
Arsenal were made to pay for a sloppy first-half display as they fell to 3-1 pre-season defeat to Spanish side Real Betis in Dublin.
- Sky Sports—Arsenal beaten by Real Betis in Dublin friendly
Arsenal produced a sloppy performance as they were beaten 3-1 by LaLiga side Real Betis in a pre-season friendly in Dublin.
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