Real Betis took the lead in the 9th minute, leaving Arsenal helpless in their pursuit in Dublin.
In a club friendly at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Real Betis beat Arsenal 3-1 after taking an early lead; Arsenal only managed to narrow the gap before ultimately losing.
- 0'The match has started.
Arsenal host Real Betis.
- 9'Real Betis surprisingly opened the scoring at Arsenal.
In the 9th minute, Rodrigo Riquelme scored after an assist from Pablo Fornals, giving Real Betis a 0-1 lead over Arsenal. The visitors capitalized on their early opportunity to gain an advantage while Arsenal dominated possession.
- 13'Arsenal control the game, Betis are lurking.
At the 13th minute, Arsenal were in control with 65-35 possession, but Real Betis had created more shots on goal, 1-2. The visitors showed their danger in transitional situations, while Arsenal needed to speed up their attack.
- 25'Arsenal had possession but Betis were more effective.
After 25 minutes, Arsenal controlled possession 61-39, but the game hadn't yet translated into clear pressure, with both teams having 2-2 shots. Real Betis were leading 0-2, defending tightly and appearing sharper with 1-2 shots on target.
- 26'Deossa scores, giving Real Betis a 0-2 lead.
In the 26th minute, Nelson Deossa scored after an assist from Pablo Fornals, doubling Real Betis' lead to 0-2 against Arsenal. The visitors are making good use of their opportunities to maintain a comfortable lead.
- 32'Hincapié headed in a goal to reduce the deficit for Arsenal.
In the 32nd minute, Piero Hincapié headed in a goal after an assist from Christos Tzolis, reducing the deficit to 1-2 against Real Betis. Arsenal finally responded after conceding two goals, setting the stage for a more exciting match.
- 37'Arsenal press high, Betis lie in wait.
In the 37th minute, Arsenal controlled the game with 66-34 possession but were still trailing Real Betis 1-2. Betis showed their danger in counter-attacks, having a slight advantage in shots (4-5) and on target (2-4), forcing Arsenal to be cautious.
- 43'Pablo Fornals helps Real Betis extend their lead.
In the 43rd minute, Pablo Fornals scored, giving Real Betis a 1-3 lead over Arsenal. The visitors had built a significant advantage before the first half ended.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-3.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Arsenal made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Louie Copley came on to replace Ben White when Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3.
- 46'Isco came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Isco came on as a substitute for Gnangoro. Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3, and Isco's appearance offered renewed hope for a comeback.
- 46'Gabriel Jesus came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Gabriel Jesus came on as a substitute for Viktor Gyökeres. Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3, and this appearance could provide an additional option in their efforts to find a goal to reduce the deficit.
- 46'Arsenal made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Gabriel came on to replace Piero Hincapié. Arsenal made a substitution at the start of the second half while trailing Real Betis 1-3.
- 46'Arsenal made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Arsenal made a personnel change with a substitution at the start of the second half. Trailing 1-3, the team needed to quickly increase the pressure to find a chance to turn the game around.
- 46'Arsenal made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Reiss Nelson came on to replace Max Dowman. This was a notable substitution as Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3.
- 46'Arsenal made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Marli Salmon came on to replace Cristhian Mosquera, as Arsenal started the second half with a personnel change. The home team needed to make a difference after a turbulent first half.
- 46'Fábio Vieira came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Fábio Vieira came on as a substitute for Kai Havertz. Arsenal needed to make a difference in the second half as they were trailing Real Betis 1-3.
- 49'Arsenal had possession, Betis were sharper.
In the 49th minute, Arsenal controlled possession 61-39, but Real Betis were the team creating more threats. Betis had a slight advantage in shots (6-7) and significantly more shots on target (2-6), demonstrating their effectiveness in attacking play.
- 56'With Julienne coming on, Arsenal made personnel changes.
56th minute,According to JuliennesubstituteLouie CopleyArsenal need more options as they are trailing Real Betis 1-3.
- 61'Marli Salmon received a yellow card in the 61st minute.
In the 61st minute, Marli Salmon received a yellow card after a foul. Arsenal were still trailing Real Betis 1-3, increasing the pressure for the remainder of the match.
- 61'Arsenal had possession, but Betis were more effective.
In the 61st minute, Arsenal had better possession with a 62-38 ratio, but Real Betis were the team creating a clearer threat with 2-6 shots on target and were leading 1-3. The game therefore remained tilted in favor of Arsenal's pressing ability, while Betis proved more effective in their attacking plays.
- 62'Ife Ibrahim came on as a substitute for Myles Lewis-Skelly
In the 62nd minute, Ife Ibrahim came on to replace Myles Lewis-Skelly. Trailing Real Betis 1-3, Arsenal needed a boost to find a way back into the game.
- 62'Illan Meslier came on as a substitute for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
In the 62nd minute, Illan Meslier came on to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga. Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3, so this substitution came at a time when the home team needed to quickly regain control of the game.
- 62'Ogunnaike comes on, Calafiori leaves the match.
In the 62nd minute, Josh Ogunnaike came on to replace Riccardo Calafiori. Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3, so this substitution was likely an attempt to adjust the game.
- 73'Antony came on as a substitute for Pablo García.
In the 73rd minute, Antony came on to replace Pablo García. Arsenal had another option in attack while trailing Real Betis 1-3.
- 73'Junior Firpo came on in the 73rd minute.
In the 73rd minute, Junior Firpo came on to replace Fran García. Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3, and this substitution came at a crucial stage of the match.
- 73'Diego Llorente came on as a substitute for Marc Bartra.
In the 73rd minute, Diego Llorente came on to replace Marc Bartra. Real Betis were leading Arsenal 3-1, and this substitution could help them maintain their advantage in the remaining minutes.
- 73'Arsenal controlled possession, Betis were sharp.
In the 73rd minute, Arsenal had more possession (61-39) but hadn't created the necessary pressure. Real Betis were leading 1-3 and were sharp in their finishing, with 2-7 shots on target.
- 76'Brayden Clarke came on as a substitute for Gabriel.
In the 76th minute, Brayden Clarke came on to replace Gabriel. This was a personnel change by Arsenal as Real Betis were leading.
- 77'Ismeal Kabia came on as a substitute for Gabriel Martinelli.
In the 77th minute, Ismeal Kabia came on to replace Gabriel Martinelli. Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3, and Kabia's appearance could provide more options in attack.
- 77'Arsenal make substitutions in a difficult situation.
In the 77th minute, Ceadach O'Neill came on as a substitute for Ethan Nwaneri when Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3. Despite having better possession, Arsenal still needed to improve their attacking effectiveness to find a chance to turn the game around.
- 85'Arsenal made a substitution in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, Valentín Gómez came on to replace Facundo Bernal. Arsenal were trailing 1-3, so this substitution was likely intended to provide more options for the final minutes.
- 85'José Antonio Morante came on in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, José Antonio Morante came on to replace Rodrigo Riquelme. The substitution occurred when Arsenal were trailing Real Betis 1-3.
- 85'Betis showed sharpness despite Arsenal having the edge.
In the 85th minute, Arsenal had a slight advantage in terms of possession.55 - 45However, Real Betis were the team that posed a clearer threat. Betis took the lead and were superior in terms of finishing.8 - 10, in which the shots on target are2 - 7This forced Arsenal to come under pressure in the final minutes.
- KTFinal score: Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis
The match ended with a score of 1-3.
Updated at 03:37 on 06/08/2026






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