Real Betis claimed a 1-0 victory over Sunderland in an International Club Friendly at the Stadium of Light on August 2, 2025. The La Liga side navigated a tough away fixture to secure a win, with a first-half goal proving enough to decide the match against the Championship opponents. Betis controlled large periods of the game with their possession-based style, and their pressure told with a clinical finish midway through the opening half. Sunderland worked hard to get back into the game, creating several chances in the second period, but were unable to find a way past the Betis goalkeeper. The match result offers positive signs for Betis's pre-season rhythm, while giving Sunderland a useful gauge of their level against top-flight European competition.