Como Wins Preseason Friendly Over Real Betis Amid Mass Brawl

A pre-season friendly between Como 1907 and Real Betis ended in a dramatic 3-2 victory for Como, but the match was overshadowed by a violent brawl just before halftime. The fight erupted after rough challenges and escalated when Betis's Pablo Fornals punched Como's Máximo Perrone, leading to multiple players from both teams engaging in physical altercations, including a comical moment where Betis player Cucho Hernández accidentally hit his own teammate. Red cards were issued to Perrone and Betis's Héctor Bellerín, though Bellerín's dismissal was later reversed, while Fornals surprisingly avoided a red card despite his involvement. The clash, marked by intense physicality and heated tempers, disrupted the atmosphere but did not prevent Betis from mounting a comeback to 2-2 before Ivan Azón scored a stoppage-time winner for Como. This contentious match has raised concerns about player conduct and could have implications for both teams as they approach the start of their domestic seasons. Fans and analysts now look ahead to the Joan Gamper Trophy and domestic campaigns, anticipating further competitive and possibly heated encounters.