Real Betis Announces 2026 Preseason Friendlies Including Lyon and Arsenal
Spanish La Liga club Real Betis has confirmed its 2026-27 preseason schedule, including friendlies against Recreativo de Huelva (July 22), Granada (July 25), Olympique Lyon (July 29), and Arsenal (August 5). Matches take place in Spain (Granada, Huelva, La Línea) and Dublin. The team begins training on July 7, with camps in Germany, Seville, Dublin, and Marbella, preparing for La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League return.
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Real Betis to Face Bournemouth in Preseason Friendly on August 8 at La Cartuja
Real Betis has announced its final preseason friendly before the start of LaLiga, facing AFC Bournemouth on August 8 at La Cartuja stadium at 8:30 PM. The match, coached by Manuel Pellegrini, is part of Betis's intensive preseason schedule that includes friendlies against RC Recreativo de Huelva (July 22), Granada CF (July 25), Olympique Lyon (July 29), and Arsenal FC (August 5). Betis will begin official preseason on July 7 with medical check-ups in Seville, followed by a training camp in Germany, then matches in Andalusia and Ireland, concluding in Marbella. The team is preparing for the upcoming LaLiga season, which starts with an away match against Valencia on matchday one, and a return to the Champions League.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis to Face Bournemouth in Preseason Friendly on August 8 at La Cartuja
Real Betis has announced a preseason friendly match against AFC Bournemouth to be played on August 8 at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, starting at 8:30 PM. This will be the final test match before the start of the LaLiga season. Betis's preseason schedule includes five friendlies: against RC Recreativo de Huelva (July 22), Granada CF (July 25), Olympique Lyon (July 29), Arsenal FC (August 5), and this match against Bournemouth. The team will begin preseason on July 7 with medical examinations, followed by a training camp in Germany, and will also travel to Ireland and Marbella for preparation. Betis will officially start the league season away against Valencia on matchday one, after a season that will see them return to the Champions League.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis to Face Bournemouth on August 8 at La Cartuja in Final Preseason Friendly
Real Betis has announced its final preseason friendly before the start of LaLiga, facing AFC Bournemouth on August 8 at 8:30 PM at La Cartuja in Seville. This match concludes a six-game preseason schedule that also includes fixtures against RC Recreativo de Huelva (July 22), Granada CF (July 25), Olympique Lyon (July 29), and Arsenal FC (August 5). Manuel Pellegrini's squad will begin preseason training on July 7 with medical examinations. The team will hold its first training camp in Germany, return to Andalusia for two friendlies, then travel to Ireland for another preparation phase before finishing preseason in Marbella. Betis opens the LaLiga season on matchday one away against Valencia, with the club preparing for a return to Champions League competition.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis to Face Olympique Lyon in Trofeo Ciudad de La Línea
Real Betis continues its preseason preparations for the 2026-27 season by announcing a new high-level friendly against French club Olympique Lyon. The match, part of the Trofeo Ciudad de La Línea, will take place on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM at the Ciudad de La Línea Stadium in La Línea de la Concepción, Cadiz. Manager Manuel Pellegrini's squad will use the fixture to build fitness before a demanding season that includes La Liga, Copa del Rey, and a Champions League return. This friendly joins a schedule already featuring matches against Recreativo de Huelva (July 22), Granada (July 25), and Arsenal (August 5). Preseason training begins July 7. Tickets for the Lyon match are already on sale.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis to Face Olympique Lyon in Trofeo Ciudad de La Línea Friendly
Real Betis has announced a new prestigious preseason friendly match against French club Olympique Lyon, scheduled for July 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time. The match will be held at the Estadio Ciudad de La Línea in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, as part of the Trofeo Ciudad de La Línea tournament. This is the fourth confirmed friendly for Manuel Pellegrini's team ahead of the 2026-27 season, joining matches against Recreativo de Huelva (July 22), Granada (July 25), and Arsenal (August 5). The green-and-white side will begin preseason training on July 7. The club is preparing for a challenging season featuring La Liga, Copa del Rey, and a return to the UEFA Champions League. Tickets for the Lyon match are already on sale for fans.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis to Face Olympique Lyonnais in Ciudad de La Línea Trophy
Real Betis continues preparing for the 2026-27 season by announcing a prestigious international friendly against Olympique Lyonnais. The match will take place on July 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time at the Estadio Ciudad de La Línea in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz. This fixture is part of the Ciudad de La Línea Trophy and adds to Betis's summer schedule, which already includes friendlies against Recreativo de Huelva (July 22), Granada (July 25), and Arsenal (August 5). The green-and-white squad, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, will begin preseason training on July 7. The friendly allows the coaching staff to build match fitness ahead of a demanding season featuring La Liga, Copa del Rey, and a return to the Champions League. Tickets are already on sale for fans.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaOlympique de Lyon to Face Real Betis in Pre-Season Friendly
Real Betis Balompié has announced a new pre-season friendly against French side Olympique Lyonnais, set for Wednesday, July 29 at 8:00 PM at the Estadio Ciudad de La Línea in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz. This match will be the fourth of Betis' summer friendlies, joining previously confirmed games against RC Recreativo de Huelva (July 22), Granada CF (July 25), and Arsenal FC (August 5 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin). Betis' first-team squad returns to training on July 7 with medical check-ups, followed by a training camp in Germany. The team will then stay in Seville for the three early friendlies before a second mini-camp in British territory and additional preparation in Marbella ahead of LaLiga's start.
FútbolBetis Confirms Third Preseason Friendly Against Granada
Real Betis Balompié has confirmed its third preseason friendly match against Granada Club de Fútbol, to be played on July 25, 2026, at the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes in the Trofeo Ciudad de Granada. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM and is part of Betis's second preparation stage in Seville. Prior to this, on July 22, Betis will face Recreativo de Huelva for the Trofeo Colombino after their training camp in Germany. Additionally, Betis has scheduled a friendly against current English Premier League champion Arsenal on August 5 in Ireland. The team's preseason begins July 7 with medical tests, followed by stages in Germany, Seville, Dublin, and Marbella. Betis still plans to announce two or three more friendlies before LaLiga starts, as the club returns to the Champions League this season.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaBetis Confirms Third Preseason Friendly Against Granada
Real Betis Balompié has confirmed its third preseason friendly match, against Granada Club de Fútbol, to be played on July 25, 2026, at the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes in Granada as part of the Trofeo Ciudad de Granada. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM. This is part of Betis's broader preseason schedule, which includes a first training camp in Germany, a friendly against Recreativo de Huelva for the Trofeo Colombino on July 22, and a match against Premier League champions Arsenal in Ireland on August 5. Betis will return to training on July 7 with medical tests, then continue preparation at their Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol, spend time in Dublin, and close preseason in Marbella before LaLiga starts. The club still has two or three more friendlies to announce as they prepare for their return to the Champions League.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis Confirms Third Preseason Friendly Against Granada
Real Betis Balompié has confirmed its third preseason friendly match, against Granada Club de Fútbol, to be played on July 25, 2026, at the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes as part of the Trofeo Ciudad de Granada. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM local time. This is part of Betis's summer preparation schedule, which includes a training camp in Germany, a friendly against Recreativo de Huelva for the Trofeo Colombino on July 22, and a match against Premier League champions Arsenal on August 5 in Ireland. Betis will return to training on July 7 with medical tests, followed by sessions at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol, a stint in Dublin, and a final camp in Marbella before the start of LaLiga. The club still has two or three more friendlies to announce ahead of their return to the Champions League.
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