About Betis football club

Real Betis is a professional Spanish football club from the city of Seville, founded in 1907. It plays in La Liga and is one of the most popular and oldest clubs in Andalusia.

Betis is known for its emotional style of play, loyal fans and a history that includes a Spanish Championship (1935) and three Copa del Rey wins (1977, 2005, 2022).

The slogan of the club is: \"Long live Betis, even if it loses!\". It perfectly conveys the essence of the club - fight, play spectacularly and never give up.

The home arena is Benito Villamarin, one of the hottest stadiums in Spain, where the atmosphere can break any opponent.

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Betis: the history of the club

Betis has never been among the giants of Spanish football, but its history is alternating ups and downs.

In 1935, the team won the Spanish championship for the first time, but was relegated to the lower division a few years later.
In the 1970s and 80s, the club played brilliantly, won trophies, but constantly balanced between La Liga and Segunda. It was then that the cult of Betis was born - the club that always returns.
In 2005, the team won the Cup of Spain and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in history.
In 2022 Betis repeated their triumph by winning the Copa de España again, proving that even in modern football you can win with heart, not money.

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Betis: Benito Villamarin Stadium

If you want to understand what real football atmosphere is, go to Benito Villamarin.

Capacity – more than 60,000 seats.
One of the biggest stadiums in Spain.
An atmosphere that puts pressure on opponents from the first minutes.

Betis: achievements

Although Betis does not have dozens of titles, its victories have always been loud:

Champion of Spain – 1935.
Spanish Cup – 1977, 2005, 2022.
Spanish Super Cup – finalist.
Champions League – participant of the group stage in 2005.
Regular appearances in European Cups.

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Betis: famous players

Many legends played for the club:

Joaquin Sanchez is the symbol of Betis, a player who has given the club more than 20 years.
Daniel Alves – one of the best right backs in history, started right here.
Ruben Castro is the club's top scorer in modern history.
Quique Setien is the coach who produced spectacular attacking football in Betis.
Nabil Fekir is a modern star who chose Betis, although he could play in top clubs.

Betis: interesting facts

Joaquin Sanchez is the La Liga record holder for the number of matches played among outfield players.
In 2005 Betis became the first Andalusian team to enter the Champions League.
The club's fans are among the most loyal in Spain.
Betis has one of the largest stadiums in the country, ahead of even Atletico Madrid.
The club actively supports young players, regularly releasing its own students to the team.

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\"Atletico Madrid\": what is known about the club

\"Atletico Madrid\" is a professional football club from the capital of Spain, founded in 1903. This is the third-ranked team in the country, which has always been in the shadow of \"Real\", but has repeatedly proven that it can fight on an equal footing with the giants.

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\"Atletico Madrid is a team that proves that character and will can be stronger than any talent.\"
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History of \"Atletico Madrid\"

The club was founded in 1903 by students who were fond of football and saw the future in it. At first, it was an affiliate of Athletic Bilbao, but later became independent and turned into a force to be reckoned with**.

The first golden period — 1940s and 1950s. The club won La Liga twice and became one of the leading teams in Spain. In the 1970s, the team won several more championship titles and even reached the European Champions Cup final.

But the real breakthrough happened in the XXI century, when in 2011 the team was headed by Diego Simeone. Under his leadership, the club won La Liga twice, went to the final of the Champions League and became the main competitor of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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\"Simeone has turned Atlético into a fighting machine that never gives up.\"
\n

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Stadium \"Atletico Madrid\"

The club's home arena is Civitas Metropolitano, one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. Opened in 2017 after reconstruction, it accommodates more than 68 thousand spectators.

Before that, the club played at the legendary Vicente Calderon, which was one of the most atmospheric stadiums in Spain. But over time, it had to be replaced by a new arena that meets all modern requirements.

\n
\"\"Metropolitano\" has become a real fortress of \"Atletico\". The team rarely loses here, and the support of the fans creates an atmosphere that scares opponents.\"
\n

Achievements of \"Atletico Madrid\"

The club boasts a solid collection of trophies:

Champion of Spain (11 times) — last title in the 2020/21 season.
Cup of Spain (10 times) — the club repeatedly beat the strongest rivals in the national cup.
Europa League (3 times) — 2010, 2012, 2018.
UEFA Super Cup (3 times) — always beat the Champions League winners.
Champions League finalist (3 times) — 1974, 2014, 2016.

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Famous players of \"Atletico Madrid\"

Many legendary football players played for the club and left their mark in history:

Fernando Torres — symbol of the club, fan favorite.
\n
Diego Simeone — first the leader on the field, and then the most successful coach of the club.
\n
Sergio Aguero is a striker who scored at the most important moments.
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Diego Forlan is the owner of the Golden Boot, one of the best forwards in La Liga.
\n
Jan Oblak is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, a real wall in the goal.
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Interesting facts about \"Atletico Madrid\"

The club experienced the most dramatic finals of the Champions League — losing twice to Real Madrid in the last minutes.
\n
Simeone — record holder — has been working with the club for more than 10 years and is the main creator of its success.
\n
One of the most hated rivals \"Barcelona\" and \"Real\" - matches against these teams are always on principle.
\n
Red and white stripes is a branded uniform that has become a symbol of struggle and indomitability.
\n
\"Indians\" is the nickname of fans who are famous for their devotion and passion.
\n

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\"Atletico Madrid reminds us that real strength is not in the beauty of the game, but in the ability to fight until the last second.\"
\n

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James Wilson: Career