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unusual facts about Real Betis



Agustín Guisasola

He regained his importance after the coach's departure, helping Athletic to two finals in 1977 (both lost, the UEFA Cup against Juventus FC and the domestic cup against Real Betis) and being named by L'Équipe Europe's best stopper.

Antonio Biosca

He appeared in 219 La Liga games over the course of ten seasons (eight goals), with Betis, and represented Spain at the 1978 World Cup.

Antonio Prats Cervera

In a career mainly spent with Betis, he appeared in 338 La Liga games over the course of 12 seasons (467 in 17 both major levels combined), winning one Copa del Rey with his main club.

Juan Gutiérrez Moreno

He spent the bulk of his career with Betis, appearing in more than 300 official games and winning one Copa del Rey.

Leon Benko

His goals helped Rijeka to reach their first ever Europa League group stage where they were drawn in Group I together with Olympique Lyonnais, Real Betis and Vitória S.C..

O'Leary Manager 2000

The values of footballers alternate greatly during the game, with the then Real Betis striker Denílson being the most expensive player at the start of the game.

Rubén Peña

On 1 November 2012 Peña appeared in his first official game with the main squad, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 home win against Real Betis for the season's Copa del Rey (1–3 aggregate loss).

Shunzo Ono

He was never capped for Japan although he played two practice matches against Real Betis and Xerez CD in Spain in September 1993 as a member of the Japan team.

Sombrero cordobés

Former football player Finidi George of Real Betis always wore it when celebrating after scoring during his time there.


see also

Enrique Fernández

Enrique Romero, Spanish footballer who currently plays for Real Betis