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Real Betis vs Sevilla FC

Real Betis vs Sevilla FC is the Seville derby, a football rivalry between two professional clubs based in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Real Betis vs Sevilla FC is the Seville derby, a football rivalry between two professional clubs based in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most prominent derbies in Spanish football and is also known as El Gran Derbi or the Seville derby.

Rivalry

Real Betis vs Sevilla FC refers to the Seville derby, a local rivalry between the city’s two major football clubs. It is widely recognized in Spanish football and is commonly called El Gran Derbi.

History

The two clubs first met in the Copa del Rey on 19 February 1928, and LALIGA notes that their first league meeting came in the second division on 7 April 1929. The derby has continued across league and cup competitions since then.

Head-to-head record

LALIGA’s published figures give Sevilla the edge in league meetings and in overall official matches. The provided sources also note UEFA Europa League ties between the clubs in the 2013–14 season.

Recent matches

Recent listed results include a 2–1 Betis win on 30 March 2025 and a 2–2 draw on 1 March 2026. These recent fixtures show that the rivalry remains closely contested.

Key facts

  • The fixture is the city derby of Seville between Real Betis and Sevilla FC.
  • LaLiga describes the rivalry as El Gran Derbi.
  • Sevilla leads the all-time head-to-head in both league and overall official matches.
  • The latest listed meeting ended 2–2 on 1 March 2026.
  • The derby is played at Estadio Benito Villamarín and Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.

Frequently asked questions

What is Real Betis vs Sevilla FC called?
It is called the Seville derby, and LALIGA also refers to it as El Gran Derbi.
When did the rivalry begin?
The first meeting listed in the sources was on 19 February 1928 in the Copa del Rey.
Which club has won more derby matches?
Sevilla FC leads the head-to-head record in the sources provided, both in LaLiga and in total official matches.
What is the latest match result in the sources?
The latest listed meeting ended 2–2 on 1 March 2026 at Estadio de La Cartuja.
Where are the derby matches played?
Matches are played in Seville, usually at Real Betis’s Estadio Benito Villamarín or Sevilla FC’s Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, with some matches at neutral venues.

References

  1. LALIGA — https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/el-gran-derbi-a-history-of-real-betis-vs-sevilla-fc
    Supports: Rivalry name, league head-to-head record, first league meeting, total official-match record, recent derby results.
  2. LALIGA — https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/partidazos/el-gran-derbi
    Supports: Match information for Real Betis vs Sevilla FC on 1 March 2026, including venue and final score.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/748396/sevilla-real-betis
    Supports: Final score and match details for Betis 2–2 Sevilla on 1 March 2026.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/704944/sevilla-real-betis
    Supports: Final score and match details for Betis 2–1 Sevilla on 30 March 2025.
  5. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/h2h/52265/52714/
    Supports: European head-to-head record and confirmation of Europa League meetings between the clubs.