Real Betis Balompié, commonly known as Real Betis or simply Betis, is a professional football club based in Seville, Spain. Founded on September 12th, 1907, the team was initially established following the merger of two local clubs - Sevilla Balompié and Betis Football Club^1^. The newly formed entity took its name from "Betis," which refers to an ancient Roman province that once covered most of the region where modern-day Andalusia is located.
From their inception, Real Betis faced numerous challenges both on and off the pitch. However, they quickly gained notoriety within the regional football scene thanks to their resilience and determination. In their early years, several notable players emerged who would go on to become key figures for the club. These included future international stars such as Ángel Martín González 'Angelillo,' Francisco Gómez Díaz 'Paquirri,' Rafael Gordillo Vázquez 'Gordi,' among others.
One of the earliest achievements for Real Betis came in 1935 when they secured promotion to La Liga (the top division of Spanish football) for the first time in their history^2^. This accomplishment helped set the stage for what would become one of Spanish soccer's enduring rivalries with fellow Seville-based club Sevilla FC.