Real Betis Pay Tribute to Dubliner Ex-Boss Ahead of Arsenal Friendly at Aviva
The tribute recognized O'Connell’s 1935 La Liga title, the only league championship in Real Betis history.
- Arsenal face Real Betis in a pre-season friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday, continuing their preparations for the upcoming Premier League campaign.
- Real Betis honored former manager Patrick O'Connell at his childhood home at 87 Fitzroy Avenue, Dublin, paying tribute to the Dubliner who led the Spanish side to their only La Liga title in 1935.
- Arsenal finalized a £75 million fee with Newcastle United for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, though the Brazilian will not feature in tonight's match as he completes his medical.
- Defender Hector Bellerin lines up for Real Betis against Arsenal for the first time since leaving nearly four years ago, reuniting him with his former club in the Irish capital.
- Manager Mikel Arteta uses this friendly to build fitness for the Community Shield against Manchester City in two weeks, following the Gunners' dominant 4-1 victory over Girona.
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Mikel Arteta’s side continue their pre-season campaign at the Aviva Stadium on a day where they moved a step closer to signing Newcastle captain and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
Real Betis pay tribute to Dubliner ex-boss ahead of Arsenal friendly at Aviva
Arsenal return to Dublin tonight as they face off against Spanish side Real Betis at the Aviva Stadium in a pre-season friendly. The Premier League Champions are in front of fans in the capital for the first time since 2018 as Mikel Arteta’s side prepare for the season ahead, where they’ll look to defend their […]
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