Sevillano Derby
A local city derby in Seville, Spain between Real Betis and Sevilla.
The Seville derby (Derbi Sevillano), also known as The Great Derby (El Gran Derbi), is the name of a local city derby located in Seville, Spain contested between Real Betis and Sevilla. Sevilla FC were founded in 1905 (though an earlier 1890 date is disputed and not officially recognized). This was followed in September 1907 by the city's second club 'Sevilla Balompié'. Following an internal split from Sevilla FC another club was formed, Betis Football Club. 1914 saw the culmination of a merger between Betis Football Club and Sevilla Balompié. With the patronage title, the club became Real Betis Balompié. On 8 October 1915, the first Seville derby took place, a 4–3 Sevilla victory. The first competitive derby between the sides took place on 19 February 1928, in a Copa del Rey game.
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To understand the Seville derby, start with the clubs' origins: Sevilla FC founded in 1890, then Sevilla Balompié in September 1907, and Betis Football Club formed after a split from Sevilla FC. The 1914 merger of Betis Football Club and Sevilla Balompié created Real Betis Balompié. The first derby was on 8 October 1915 (Sevilla 4–3). The first competitive derby was on 19 February 1928 in the Copa del Rey. As of 30 November 2025, head-to-head results are tracked across La Liga, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Europa League matches. Only official matches in those competitions count; regional competitions are not included. As of the 2024–25 season, Sevilla have 50 higher La Liga finishes, Betis 31.
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