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Atlético MadridReal Betis Balompie, known as Real Betis (pronounced [reˈal ˈbetis]), is a professional football club based in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. They compete in La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football.
Traditionally, Real Betis play home matches at Estadio Benito Villamarín, which is the 4th biggest stadium in Laliga. However, since 2025, the club have played their home games at the 70,000-seat Estadio La Cartuja while awaiting the completion of a €262 million redevelopment of their traditional home.
Real Betis won the league title in 1935 and the Copa del Rey in 1977, 2005 and 2022. Given the club's tumultuous history and many relegations, its motto is ¡Viva el Betis manque pierda! (Long live Betis even when they lose!).
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.