Basel defeated Langenthal 5:0 in a club friendly match on Thursday evening. The Swiss side made no mistake in their latest preparation fixture. Langenthal hosted the visitors at their own ground for the evening's encounter.
The five-goal margin told the story of Basel's superiority on the night. They were everywhere in attack and never gave Langenthal a chance to settle. The visitors moved the ball with confidence throughout.
Langenthal arrive in poor form heading into this match. Their last five games have brought mixed results against Seevan and Frash-Montan. They lost four of those five matches and only found the net twice.
Basel's recent record against Visp has been equally unpredictable. They won three of their last five fixtures while suffering two defeats. The goal difference in those matches shows they can score freely but also concede.
A victory of this size gives Basel something to build on before the competitive season begins. They should have too much for most opposition if this performance is typical. Langenthal will need to address their defensive frailties quickly.