Kick-off for Arsenal’s pre-season friendly defeat against Real Betis was delayed by 15 minutes.
The match, which was staged at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, will commence at 7:45pm UK and local time, having initially being billed for a 7:30pm start.
However, traffic issues being experienced by the Spanish side led to kick-off being pushed back.
“Tonight’s game will now kick-off at 7:45pm (UK) due to Real Betis being delayed by traffic,” Arsenal said in a statement at 6:48pm on Wednesday.
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis
A number of high-profile Gunners players got a run out, with Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White and Piero Hincapie among the starters.
There was also a start for Greek winger Christos Tzolis, who joined in a £34million deal from Club Brugge this summer, and new goalkeeper Illan Meslier came on in the second half.
Meanwhile, key defender Gabriel as well as Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli all featured.
But it was not a positive evening for Arsenal as they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat.
Hincapie pulled a goal back for Arsenal on 32 minutes after Rodrigo Riquelme and Nelson Deossa put Betis 2-0 up. However, former West Ham star Pablo Fornals added another just before half time to consign Arsenal to a 3-1 defeat.
Fans were treated seeing at least one new Arsenal signing at the Aviva, and it comes amid the backdrop of the Premier League champions looking to add further additions to their ranks.
talkSPORT understands Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes with the Gunners and Magpies agreeing a £75million deal.
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior is also admired by Arsenal although talkSPORT understands Los Blancos are confident the player will extend his stay at the club after positive talks on Wednesday.
Arsenal get ready for title defence
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This was the second pre-season outing for Mikel Arteta’s side this summer; their first seeing them cruise to a 4-1 victory over Girona last weekend.
Goals from Kai Havertz, Christos Tzolis, Max Dowman and Gabriel Jesus secured the win at the Estadi Montilivi.
Next up for Arsenal sees them entertain Borussia Dortmund on Sunday in the Emirates Cup final.
They then take on Serie A side Como next Wednesday in their final friendly before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday August 16.
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence with a home clash against promoted Coventry City in the league’s opening match of the season on Friday August 21.
talkSPORT will have live commentary of the clash, which kicks off at 8pm.
