Fabian Hurzeler led his Albion team out at the Amex for the first time this afternoon (Saturday, August 10) – and deployed a side full of attacking talent.
The Spanish visitors hit the post early on and caused problems with balls over the top but Albion managed to keep a second successive clean sheet – and secured their fourth win from four pre-season games.
Joao Pedro marked his return to the side with a belting strike from the edge of the area before fellow striker Danny Welbeck made it two with a composed finish – assisted by Yankuba Minteh.
Minteh was once again a livewire and he scored his third goal of pre-season in the second-half. It was a classy finish by the former Newcastle man, who has made a real impression for Hurzeler’s side so far.
Hurzeler rung the changes in the second half but still on the pitch to win – and slot home – a late penalty was veteran striker Welbeck. With this goal, the 33-year-old joined Minteh as the pre-season top scorer.
That sealed a fine afternoon’s work for Albion with plenty of really positive signs as they prepare for their first Premier League game of the season away at Everton next weekend.
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9. Kaoru Mitoma - 6
Still working to reach top form after an injury-hit season but there were signs of his blistering best today. He was unlucky not to score after some great runs forward. Had a good shot well saved before Minteh scored with the follow up Photo: Steve Bardens / Getty Images
10. Joao Pedro - 7
Back in the team and back in the goals. What a strike it was to open the scoring. Another big season coming for the Brazilian. Replaced at half-time by Jeremy Sarmiento Photo: Steve Bardens/Getty Images
11. Danny Welbeck - 8
Another two goals for the timeless striker. The first one was a simple finish when played in on goal and he made his penalty look easy too. He won the spot-kick himself. There is lots of competition in the attacking positions but Welbeck is still so important to this team Photo: Steve Bardens / Getty Images
12. Yankuba Minteh - 8
It appears Brighton have signed a gem. Three goals and two assists in pre-season now for the former Newcastle man. He's settled like a duck to water in this side. Going forward, he's been brilliant and he's great at winning the ball back high up. Was perhaps a bit guilty of not offering Veltman enough protection in the first half. Photo: Masashi Hara / Getty Images