06 Aug 2026, 15:06
Arsenal beat Real Betis 3-1 in the first leg
- «Arsenal» beat «Real Betis» 3-1 in the first leg at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
- Betis goals were scored by Rodrigo Riquelme and Nélson Deossa, but Arsenal scored twice in the second half to take control; the «Arsenal» strike was made by Pierre Hinkap’ê.
- Mikel Arteta said after the match that the «fuming» feeling described by the opponent was justified, but he also added that the team’s 25 shots were the deciding factor.
«Arsenal» sealed a 3-1 win over «Real Betis» in the first leg at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match ended with the Gunners taking control early and then adding two more goals later on.
Arsenal’s first goal came from Rodrigo Riquelme, and the second was scored by Nélson Deossa, but the third came from Pierre Hinkap’ê. The final score was 3-1 in Arsenal’s favour.
Mikel Arteta said the match was “very upset” for the opponent, but also noted that the team was “fuming” as well. He added that the result was due to their dominance, with Arsenal firing 25 shots on goal in the match.
In the other match, Arsenal’s opponent began the game with a 4-1 lead, with the match ending in a 4-1 victory. The teams then went on to play the remaining time, and Arsenal’s win was secured.
It was also reported that «Arsenal» had a chance to increase their lead, with the club’s Brazilian striker Bruno Guimaraes scoring a goal in the 75th minute, and the team’s lead was extended. It was also said that the club is considering a new deal for the player, which could be worth €75 million, while the fee for the transfer is expected to be agreed soon.
Tags: Sport/Football