Leeds United 2-3 Real Betis - recap: Whites edged out in five-goal thriller at Loughborough University

Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford scores at Loughborough. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

Marcelo Bielsa s side have enjoyed a busy week of action so far taking on Guiseley, Blackburn Rovers and Fleetwood Town.

United have split the games between two squads - the club's Under-23s and the senior first team stars.

This afternoon Bielsa's Premier League regulars will take on Manuel Pellegrini's outfit in the Midlands.

Follow every kick LIVE below:

Leeds United v Real Betis - LIVE BLOG

Key Events

Leeds United take on Real Betis in a pre-season friendly
The Whites take on their La Liga counterparts at Loughborough stadium
Kick-off is at 12.30pm
FULL-TIME RESULT - Leeds United 2-3 Real Betis

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:17 BST

Live shots from Loughborough

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:19 BST

Warm-ups done

Both teams have headed back into the tunnel - kick-off to come next!

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:30 BST

Teams out!

Pre-match duties currently ongoing...

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:31 BST

Here come the teams

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:32 BST

KICK-OFF!

1. We’re underway at Loughborough amid a rendition of Marching On Together.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:33 BST

Betis offside

3. Even start. Nothing much to talk about. Betis try a ball over the top but they’re flagged offside.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:34 BST

Leeds corner

4. Harrison breaks down the left and whips a ball into the box. Betis put it behind. Bamford wanted it in front of him but it was cut behind.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:36 BST

Betis shoot wide

6. Firpo heads away a cross into the box. It’s as far as Guardado who shoots on the half-volley from outside the box but it’s wide of Meslier’s goal.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:37 BST

GOAL LEEDS!

PATRICK BAMFORD!

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021, 12:38 BST

Leeds take the lead early on

7. Firpo on the left and whips in a lovely ball. Bamford runs to the near post and guides a header home. 1-0.