Betis conducts an evaluative match against Sunderland prior to their return from England
Real Betis and Sunderland Set to Clash in Preseason Friendly
Real Betis will face Sunderland in their fifth preseason friendly today at 16:00. The location for the match has not been specified, but it can be followed through Betis TV and Real Betis' official channels.
This match is considered the toughest test for Real Betis in their summer preparation. Key players expected to feature in the game include their recent signings Álvaro Valles (goalkeeper) and Cucho Hernández, who remains the offensive reference. Defensively, the return of Júnior Firpo at left back is anticipated soon, along with regular starters like Diego Llorente and Marc Bartra, who had solid performances in the previous season.
For Sunderland, they have strengthened their team significantly for their return to the Premier League. Some of their recent signings include Diarra from Strasbourg, Le Fee from Roma, Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen, Adringra (Brighton), Talbi (Bruges), and Roefs (NEC Nim). However, specific information on Sunderland's key players for this preseason friendly was not available.
Pellegrini will make rotations in the team for the match against Sunderland, but no additional information about Mateo González's role in the match was provided. It is likely that Isco will start as a starter against Sunderland, as he is expected to return to action today.
The last preseason friendly for Real Betis was against Coventry City, which ended in a draw (1-1). Prior to that, they won in Cordoba (3-4). Upcoming matches for Real Betis in their summer preparation include matches against Como and Malaga.
Sunderland was promoted to the Premier League at the end of the 24-25 season and will be eager to make a strong start in their return. The match against Real Betis promises to be an exciting encounter, and fans can tune in to follow the action through Betis TV and Real Betis' official channels.
Sunderland, ready to make a strong comeback in the Premier League, will face Real Betis in a preseason friendly, following their European leagues competition. Correspondingly, spectators can anticipate a high-stakes match, blending fashion-forward Real Betis against Sunderland's sports-focused lineup, with key players like Isco and Cucho Hernández in the limelight.
