Arsenal were punished for a lackadaisical performance as they were beaten 3–1 by Real Betis in a preseason friendly in Dublin.
The Gunners had ran out emphatic 4–1 winners over Girona in their first friendly of the summer in front of supporters, but their latest Spanish opponents were quick off the mark at Aviva Stadium as Rodrigo Riquelme fired home in the ninth minute. Nelson Deossa’s stunner then doubled Betis’ advantage midway through the first half.
