Basel played host to Arosa in a club friendly on 22 August 2026, and the visitors took all three points with a 2:5 scoreline. It was not the result the Swiss side hoped for after their 5:0 victory over Langenthal two days earlier. To be fair, Basel had gone 0:3 against Thun just four days before that win, so confidence was not guaranteed. The match ended with the visitors celebrating.
Arosa arrived with mixed recent form — a 5:1 win over Oberthurgau and a 2:6 defeat against Davos in the last two outings. By then they had already recorded a 1:10 loss to Olten in February, so this was another test of consistency. The visitors did not travel to make up the numbers and came out on top.
And here's the thing about friendlies — you do not get the minute-by-minute breakdown that comes with competitive fixtures. What you get is the score and the sense of how the teams measured up. Arosa took advantage of Basel's sloppy opening, scoring early and keeping their composure.
The result extends a run for Arosa that includes wins and heavy defeats in equal measure. Basel, meanwhile, cannot afford another slip if they want to build momentum. Three losses in five matches tells a story the friendly does not need to repeat.
Arosa leave the match with confidence after that 5:1 victory over Oberthurgau. Basel will need to address the defensive issues that cost them points against Thun and now against Arosa. The scoreline says 2:5, but the underlying pattern is what matters going forward.