Betis defeat Almería 1-0 in pre‑season friendly, Corralejo scores and Isco returns

Real Betis won a pre‑season friendly against UD Almería 1‑0 at the Ciudad de La Línea. The decisive goal came in the 70th‑71st minute when Iván Corralejo finished a pass from Pablo García after an error by Almería defender Alex Muñoz. The match featured the first appearance of former Real Madrid midfielder Isco, who entered the game shortly after the goal and received a warm ovation from the fans. Betis dominated much of the encounter, with several chances created by the club’s young players, while Almería defended resolutely but could not find an equaliser. Approximately 3,000 spectators watched the match, which served as a final preparation for the upcoming season.