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Arsenal loses 3-1 to Real Betis in pre-season finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:10 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Arsenal loses 3-1 to Real Betis in pre-season finale

Summary

Arsenal concluded their pre-season training camp with a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in Dublin on August 6, 2026. Real Betis scored three times in the first half through Riquelme, Nelson Deossa, and Pablo Fornals, while Piero Hincapie netted Arsenal's sole goal from a corner. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the importance of fitness over results, using 25 players throughout the match. Despite the loss, new signing Christos Tzolis showed promise, though the match also saw an injury to defender Louie Copley. Arsenal is set to face Borussia Dortmund next at the Emirates Cup.

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Status Watch

•Arsenal used 25 players in the match against Real Betis.
•Piero Hincapie scored the only goal for Arsenal.
•Tzolis continued to impress with his performance.
•Louie Copley was injured early after coming on.
•Arsenal will next play Borussia Dortmund.

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Arsenal wrapped up their pre-season training camp with a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in Dublin, but the scoreline alone doesn’t tell the full story.Real Betis punished the Gunners in the first half, wi...
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