History of Real Betis in Timeline

Real Betis Balompié is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Andalusia. Competing in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, Real Betis plays its home matches at the Estadio de La Cartuja, a stadium with a capacity of 70,000. The club is a significant part of the Seville sporting landscape.

1909: Betis moves to Campo del Prado de Santa Justa

In 1909, Real Betis moved to the Campo del Prado de Santa Justa.

February 1915: First match against Sevilla

In February 1915, Real Betis and Sevilla played their first match, which Sevilla won 4–3. The match was abandoned after the crowd invaded the pitch due to high tensions.

1916: First Copa Andalucia

In 1916, the first Copa Andalucía was held, marking the first official derby in the Sevilla area.

November 1918: First game at Campo del Patronato Obrero

On November 1, 1918, Real Betis played their first game at the Campo del Patronato Obrero against Sevilla, resulting in a 5–1 loss.

1918: Copa Andalucia: Sevilla vs Betis

In 1918, during a Copa Andalucía match, Sevilla routed Betis 22–0 after Betis sent their youth team to play.

1928: First league match

In 1928, Real Betis and Sevilla played their first league match in Segunda, with each team winning their respective home match.

1929: Construction of Estadio de la Exposición

In 1929, the Estadio de la Exposición, later known as Betis' current home stadium, was constructed.

1934: First top division game

In 1934, Real Betis and Sevilla played their first game in the Spanish top division, resulting in a 0–3 home defeat for Sevilla and a 2–2 draw at Betis.

1936: Betis moves to Estadio de la Exposición

In 1936, Real Betis officially moved into the Estadio de la Exposición, now their home stadium, after playing several games there since its construction.

January 1943: Sevilla beats Betis 5-0

In January 1943, Betis lost 5–0 to Sevilla, which eventually led to their relegation.

September 1958: Betis wins at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

On September 21, 1958, in the first game held at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, Real Betis won 4–2 against Sevilla.

2000: Relegation from La Liga

Real Betis were relegated from La Liga in the 1999–2000 season but were promoted back on their first attempt.

2007: Copa del Rey match suspended due to violence

In 2007, a Copa del Rey match between Real Betis and Sevilla was suspended after Sevilla manager Juande Ramos was struck by a bottle of water. The match was played three weeks later in Getafe without spectators.