A pre-season friendly between Como and Real Betis turned ugly, featuring a brawl with punches thrown, red cards issued, and a teammate accidentally hit. The match, marred by heated clashes, ended with Como securing a 3-2 victory.
A pre-season friendly between Como 1907 and Real Betis descended into chaos, with a full-scale brawl erupting on the pitch. The match, held at the Estadio Municipal de La Línea de la Concepción in Cádiz, saw tempers flare just before halftime following heavy challenges on Betis stars Giovani Lo Celso and Isco.
The initial sparks ignited a powder keg, leading to punches being thrown between players from both sides. Como midfielder Maxi Perrone and Betis' Pablo Fornals were seen exchanging blows as the situation escalated. Adding insult to injury, Betis striker Cucho Hernández, in the heat of the moment, accidentally punched his own teammate, Natan, in a case of true friendly fire.
The referee brandished red cards, initially sending off Perrone and Héctor Bellerín. However, the decision regarding Bellerín was later overturned, with the red card instead issued to Fornals, much to Bellerín’s apparent frustration. Despite the unsavory scenes, the match eventually resumed, with Como, under the guidance of coach Cesc Fàbregas, securing a 3-2 victory courtesy of a late goal from Iván Azón.
Looking ahead, Como is set to face Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy, while Betis will continue their pre-season preparations with a final match against Málaga. However, both teams may need to address disciplinary issues and anger management in addition to their tactical preparations following this explosive encounter.
