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Bournemouth draws 2-2 with Real Betis in pre-season friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Bournemouth draws 2-2 with Real Betis in pre-season friendly

Summary

Bournemouth played to a 2-2 draw against Real Betis in a friendly on August 9, 2026. The match in Spain provided a physical test for Marco Rose's side ahead of their Europa League campaign. Both teams had a player sent off shortly before halftime, and Rose received a red card for his protests. Despite several key injuries, Bournemouth saw promising signs from new signee Alex Toth, who played a key role in the second goal. Bournemouth continues to monitor the transfer market as they assess their injury situation.

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•Bournemouth and Real Betis finished 2-2 in a friendly match.
•Both teams had a player sent off before halftime.
•Marco Rose's disciplinary issues surfaced with his red card.
•New signing Alex Toth received praise for his performance.
•Bournemouth is addressing an increasing injury list ahead of the season.

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11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Rose's temper and the emerging Toth - what did we learn from Betis friendly?

What they're saying

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Bournemouth earned a 2-2 friendly draw with Real Betis over the weekend and there were some key takeaways. A quick trip to Spain for a physical game against Champions League opposition was just what the Cherries needed. Real Betis provided a great test for Marco Rose's side in pretty intense heat.
— Yahoo Sports

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