Pre-season latest as Aston Villa thump Roma and Como defeat Betis | OneFootball

Serie A sides Roma and Como were in pre-season action this evening, as Gian Piero Gasperini’s Giallorossi side were defeated 4-0 by Premier League side Aston Villa and Cesc Fabregas’ Como emerged victorious over La Liga outfit Real Betis.

Goals from Assane Diao, Lucas Da Cunha and Ivan Azon were enough for Como to defeat the Andalusian side after a brawl broke out at the end of the first half. Como led the match at half-time with a 2-goal advantage but goals from Isco and Junior Firpo levelled things up in the second half. Azon scored in the 2nd minute of injury time to give the Serie A side the win.

COMO, ITALY – JULY 27: Alex Valle of Como 1907 controls the ball during the Como Cup Final match between Como 1907 and Ajax at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on July 27, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Roma embarrassed by incisive Villa

Aston Villa managed just four shots on target against Roma but scored with all of them as the Giallorossi struggled to get a foot hold in the match. Gasperini’s side had just one shot on target in the entire match, despite controlling more possession than their English opposition.

WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Neil El Aynaoui of AS Roma is put under pressure by Boubacar Kamara of Aston Villa during the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

However, goals from Emi Buendia, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins and Donyell Malen gave Unai Emery’s side a comfortable victory over the Serie A club.