Real Betis Balompié

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Real Betis Balompié is a professional football club based in Seville, Spain, competing in La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football.

The club has won the La Liga title once, in the 1934-35 season.

Real Betis has won the Copa del Rey three times, with victories in 1976-77, 2004-05, and 2021-22.

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Biography

Formation

Real Betis Balompié, commonly known as Real Betis, is a professional football club based in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. The club was formed following an internal split from Sevilla FC, leading to the establishment of Betis Football Club. In 1914, Betis merged with Sevilla Balompié, a club founded by students from the local Polytechnic Academy. The name "Real" (meaning "Royal") was added in the same year after the club received royal patronage from King Alfonso XIII, thus becoming Real Betis Balompié. Fans initially referred to the club as Balompié and themselves as Los Balompedistas until the 1930s when the terms Betis and Béticos became more common.

History and Achievements

Real Betis has a rich history in Spanish football, competing in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football. The club has won the La Liga title once, in the 1934-35 season, and has been successful in the Segunda División, winning it seven times. In addition to league success, Real Betis has also triumphed in the Copa del Rey, securing the trophy three times in 1976-77, 2004-05, and 2021-22. The club has also made its mark in European competitions, finishing as runners-up in the UEFA Conference League in the 2024-25 season.

Recent Developments

Traditionally, Real Betis played their home matches at the Estadio Benito Villamarín. However, since 2025, the club has been playing at the 70,000-seat Estadio La Cartuja while awaiting the completion of a €262 million redevelopment of their historic home. This move marks a significant chapter in the club's ongoing evolution and commitment to enhancing its facilities for fans and players alike.

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History

The name "Betis" is derived from Baetis, the Roman name for the Guadalquivir river which passes through Seville and which the Roman province there was named after. Real ('Royal') was added in 1914 after the club received patronage from King Alfonso XIII.

Foundation

Betis' city rivals Sevilla were the first club in Seville, founded in October 1905, while a second club, España Balompié were established in September 1907. "Balompié" translates literally as "football", as opposed to the most commonly adopted anglicised version, "fútbol". Balompié was founded by students from the local Polytechnic Academy, and were in operation for one year before being officially recognised in 1909 as Sevilla Balompié; despite this, 1907 remains the official foundation date of the club. Following an internal split from Sevilla FC, another club was formed, Betis Football Club. In 1914, they merged with Sevilla Balompié. The club received its royal patronage in the same year, and therefore adopted the name Real Betis Balompié. Fans continued to refer to the club as Balompié and were themselves known as Los Balompedistas until the 1930s, when Betis and the adjective Béticos became common terminology when discussing the club and its followers. Real Betis originally played in all blue jerseys and white shorts, for no other reason than the easy availability of such plain colours. However, one of the club's founders and team captain, Manuel Ramos Asensio, was keen to take advantage of his…

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History in European competitions

Accurate as of 16 April 2026

Source: UEFA.comPld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference.

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League: La Liga

Legacy

Honours

Real Betis Balompie has won all the national championships there are.

Leagues

La Liga Winners (1): 1934–35 Segunda División Winners (7): 1931–32, 1941–42, 1957–58, 1970–71, 1973–74, 2010–11, 2014–15 Tercera División Winners (1): 1953–54

Cups

Copa del Rey Winners (3): 1976–77, 2004–05, 2021–22 Copa Federación de España Winners (1): 1953–54

European competitions

UEFA Conference League Runners-up (1): 2024–25

Others

Campeonato Regional Sur (defunct) Winners (1): 1927–28 Bahía de Cartagena Trophy (defunct) Winners (1): 2002

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