These two sides had met in pre-season friendlies in 2023 and 2025, both of which ended in 0-0 draws. But finally, in 2026 after a further 85 minutes of stalemate, Boitumelo Radiopane got in behind the Spanish club's backline and finished smartly to give Pirates a goal and the win on the day.
The Buccaneers tactician has expressed clear concerns regarding his side’s recent performances at the back. Despite showing promise in transition and possession during their European tour, the Betway Premiership reigning champions have struggled to keep clean sheets against high-calibre opposition.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between the Buccaneers and the Yellows at the Marbella Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's fourth match of their Spanish camp and comes just 24 hours after Abdeslam Ouaddou's men lost 3-2 to Al Ittihad on Tuesday evening.
The Buccaneers suffered their first loss of the 2026 pre-season tour after going down 3-2 to The Tigers at the Banus Football Centre in Marbella. They will have to regroup quickly as they have another match against Spanish club Las Palmas just 24 hours after the final whistle against the Saudi giants.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between The Tigers and the Buccaneers at the Banus Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's third match of their Spanish camp and Abdeslam Ouaddou will be keen to get more minutes into his squad's legs and test the match readiness of his new recruits.
The Buccaneers head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed huge confidence in his side's preparations as they look to retain their Betway Premiership title. The Soweto giants are currently intensifying their training regime in Spain, with the former Morocco international pleased with the tactical and fitness evolution of his squad.
Al Ittihad
