Hector Bellerin expresses pride after captaining Real Betis past Arsenal in Dublin

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Hector Bellerin captained Real Betis to a 3-1 pre-season friendly victory over his former club Arsenal in Dublin, saying he felt pride and gratitude. Bellerin, who spent more than a decade at Arsenal and later became their captain, requested the armband from Marc Bartra. He praised Betis's disciplined defending and clinical finishing, and enjoyed seeing former teammates and Mikel Arteta. Bellerin acknowledged Arsenal were missing key players but noted their system remains strong. The victory boosts Betis's confidence ahead of the new La Liga season.


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