The pace in the first half was understandably slow in the baking hot temperatures of the Costa Del Sol.
Albion looked composed in early stages with former Stoke loanee Andy Moran lively in midfield and youngster Harry Howell causing a few problems down the right.
Yasin Ayari had the first chance for Brighton as his effort from the edge of the box was well saved, before Kaoru Mitoma picked out Howell with a lovely cross but the youngster just failed to apply the finishing touch.
Albion's opener arrived on 38 minutes as Howell probed down the right. The ball arrived to Ayari, who quickly found Mitoma and the Japan ace fired home after a heavy deflection.
Stoke levelled minutes later as a swift counter attack saw dangerman Million Manhoef crash an effort against the bar. Lewis Baker was quick to follow up and his goal-bound effort struck the arm of Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba. A penalty was awarded and Baker stepped up to smash a low effort past Jason Steele.
Brighton changed all 11 players after the break and showed greater intensity. It was a dream start for £10m defender Diego Coppola as he powerfully headed home to restore Brighton’s lead from Caylan Vickers cross.
Georginio – who missed a couple of chances in the second half – added a late third to seal a deserved win for Fabian Hurzeler’s team.
Here’s how all 22 Seagulls rated...
17. James Milner - 6
Involved from the start of the second half and booked for his troubles. Great to see the 39-year-old looking fit and back in action. Hopefully he stays that way. Photo: BHAFC
18. Malick Yalcouyé - 7
Operated in the centre of the midfield during the second half and looked very good as he played nicely around the press. Still just 19 and quite the talent. Photo: Stuart Franklin
19. Facundo Buonanotte - 7
Desperate to impress and involved in some push and shove with Stoke's Baker soon after coming on. A nice run and pass to set up a chance for Geoginio. A lively second half and will be pushing for more pre-season minutes as he aims to get back in the first team picture Photo: Justin Setterfield
20. Georginio - 7
Showed his class and vision with an instinctive lay-off for Gomez. He then almost netted with a first time effort from Buonanotte's cross and later blazed over with a left footed strike. The former Leeds man finally got his goal with almost the last kick of the match. He needs to be more clinical this season as Albion prepare for life without Pedro. Georginio will be a key player for Hurzeler. Photo: BHAFC