At Benito Villamarín, the match featured late goals from Juanmi and Darmian as Real Betis pressed Inter Milan in a lively friendly that mixed preparation with a touch of competitive edge.
Betis welcomed a high-profile European opponent to their home ground, a club that has recently made waves in the transfer market after defeating Manchester United and earning a notable reputation across the continent. The friendly fit into a busy schedule for Manuel Pellegrini’s squad, part of a demanding break that also included tours through Chile and Argentina as the team readies for the new season.
Betis continued to chase European qualification in the domestic league and aimed to consolidate progress in the Europa League, using these friendlies to test personnel against strong opposition. The game provided Juanmi with another opportunity to build match rhythm, a priority for the Malaga-born forward as he seeks to accelerate integration with his teammates and contribute more consistently to the squad’s attacking output. In this match, his moment came late, when his header put Betis ahead just before the 84th minute, heightening the sense that a strong finish could prevail in a closely fought contest.
Here is a brief overview of what happened at Benito Villamarín in the Betis vs Inter Milan friendly:
The summary of Betis vs. Inter Milan in the Second Division 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics
The game unfolded with live action on screen, showcasing a balanced display from both sides and a tense late flurry that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
Matteo Darmian netted for Inter Milan a minute after Betis had taken the lead, leveling the score with a precise left-footed strike from inside the box that found the upper portion of the goal.
Juanmi, not long before, had given Betis the advantage with a header from inside the center of the box, curling the ball into the right side of the net following a well-placed cross from Joaquin. The goal moment arrived in the 84th minute and was a reminder of Betis’ intent to seize control in the closing stages of the game.
CONFIRMED LINEUPS
BETIS (4-2-3-1): Bravo; Ruibal, Luis Felipe, Victor Ruiz, Moreno; Guarded, Dani Perez; Luiz Henrique, Fekir, Rodri; Churches. Substitutes: Rui Silva, Dani Martín, Fran Delgado, Edgar, Félix, Miranda, Enrique, Joaquín, Marchena, Juanmi, Willian José, Loren. Trainer: Manuel Pellegrini.
INTER (3-5-1-1): Handanovic; Skriniar, immature, staves; Bellanova, Barella, Calhanoglu, Gagliardini, Gosens; Mkhitaryan; Dzeko. Substitutes: Cordaz, Nascimento Brazao, Asllani, Dimarco, Darmian, Curatolo, Carboni, Fontanarosa, Stankovic, Di Pentima, Biral, Pelamatti, Zuberek. Trainer: Simone Inzaghi.
INTER XI
BETIS XI
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