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First-Half Brawl Mars Como’s 3-2 Friendly Win Over Real Betis

The match was streamed exclusively on Como TV’s OTT platform to offset limited domestic television coverage.

Overview

  • Como recorded its fourth straight preseason win under Cesc Fabregas by defeating Real Betis 3-2 in Cádiz.
  • A first-half brawl erupted between Pablo Fornals and Marino Perrone, leading to both players being sent off at halftime.
  • Diao and Da Cunha put Como ahead with goals in the 4th and 36th minutes, and Azon secured the victory with a stoppage-time strike.
  • Real Betis responded in the second half with goals from Isco’s penalty (55th minute) and Junior Firpo (63rd minute).
  • The result sets up Como’s Sunday Trofeo Gamper clash with Barcelona at the Johan Cruijff Stadium as a final tune-up before their Coppa Italia opener.