These are the 5 biggest Seville football clubs
Written by Emma BergerNov 14, 2022
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Written by Emma BergerDid you know that Seville is the capital of the Spanish region Andalusia? And that it is one of the warmest cities in Europe? Besides, it is also the ideal destination for every football fan. In total, we count five professional football clubs in Seville and in this blog we will take you through all of them!
Directly to:
– Seville football clubs
– Sevilla FC
– Real Betis Balompié
– CD Utrera
– Sevilla Atlético
– Betis Deportivo Balompié
– Your ticket to Seville
Football in Spain has several levels. The highest division is the Primera División, also known as La Liga. This league has 20 clubs and every year the three lowest-ranked teams are relegated. The second level in Spain is called the Segunda División A. This is followed by the third level in Spain, which since this season is called the Primera Federación and consists of two regional leagues. The fourth professional division in Spain is the Segunda Federación and consists of four parallel leagues. As the fifth level, they still have the Tercera Federación in Spain. This is the last level that is considered professional football. After this, the higher amateur divisions begin. There are a total of five football clubs in Seville operating at a professional level. Two of these play at the highest level. The other three clubs play in the Segunda Federación, the fourth level.
| Club | Founded in | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Sevilla FC | 1890 | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| Real Betis Balompié | 1907 | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| Club | Founded in | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| CD Utrera | 1946 | Estadio Municipal San Juan Bosco |
| Sevilla Atlético | 1950 | Estadio Jesús Navas |
| Betis Deportivo Balompié | 1963 | Ciudad Deportiva Luis Del Sol |
Sevilla Fútbol Club, founded in 1890, is one of the oldest football clubs in Spain. In the 1934/1935 season, the Seville football club made its debut in the Primera División and immediately won its first major prize, the Copa del Rey. Sevilla won the Europa League no less than six times between 2005 and 2020, which makes the club record winners of this tournament.
Diego Armando Maradona is undoubtedly the most famous player ever to have played for Sevilla football club. He played for the Sevillistas in the 1992/1993 season. It was his last season in Europe before he returned to Argentina.
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán is the stadium where Sevilla FC has played its home matches since 1958. The construction of the stadium started in 1956, and about two years later Sevilla played its first match in this stadium. It was a friendly against Real Jaén on 7 September 1958. The stadium is named after Sevilla’s then president Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. He initiated the plans for the new stadium, but died just before its construction in 1956.
The stadium has two rings with nice red and white seats. It is beautiful and definitely worth seeing in real life. However, it is mainly the supporters who make the stadium into a magical place during a match. The passion and enthusiasm of the Sevillistas create a great atmosphere in Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
Opening: 1958
Capacity: 43,883
Real Betis Balompié, better known as Real Betis, was founded on 12 September 1907 by some footballers from Sevilla FC who separated from that club. Real Betis’ greatest success dates back to 1935, when the club won its first and so far only national title. After alternating periods, the club from southern Seville has been a stable mid-tier player at the highest level in Spain in recent years.
During the ‘Seville Derby’ (Real Betis v Sevilla FC) they play their arch-rival. The first derby between Real Betis and Sevilla FC took place in 1915, where Sevilla FC won in an exciting game (4-3). Since then, this city derby has been a charged match full of spectacle and passion, where underdog Betis often manages to rise above themselves.
Estadio Benito Villamarín, of Real Betis has been named after a former club president: Benito Villamarín. As with football club Sevilla FC. When the stadium opened in 1929, it could fit 18,000 people, but after several renovations, today it can accommodate a whopping 60,721 supporters! Estadio Benito Villamarín is in no way inferior to the stadium of city rival Sevilla FC.
Betis fans, also known as Beticos, are known for their unconditional loyalty and support. They have even been voted Spain’s best fans several times. It is safe to say that there is a real football culture in Seville. Real Betis’ stadium is about 3 km away from Seville’s old town and can be easily reached by bus. As a football fan, this stadium is a must-see if you are ever in the area!
Opening: 1929
Capacity: 60,72
Club Deportivo Utrera plays in the fourth tier in Spain. It is a professional football club located in a suburb of Seville. Utrera is a small town southeast of the capital. The club was founded in 1946 and has since played at various levels. At their peak, CD Utrera played two seasons at Spain’s third tier, the Segunda División B.
CD Utrera’s stadium, Estadio Municipal San Juan Bosco, was opened in 1948. At the end of 2021, the Sevilla football club’s stadium was completely renovated by the municipality of Utrera. The stadium is now running at its full capacity, up to 3,000 spectators. The club’s home matches are played in this small but modern stadium.
Opening: 1948
Capacity: 3,000
Football club Sevilla Atlético is the second team of Sevilla FC and has its own stadium where it plays its matches, Estadio Jesús Navas. The aim of this club is not necessarily to achieve sporting success, but to train young talents for the first team. The club was founded in 1950, but was not incorporated as a subsidiary by Sevilla until the 1958/1959 season.
Currently, the team plays at the fourth level in Spain, but that has not always been the case. They have even played five seasons at the second level in the past. The Sevilla football club often lets talents move on to the big Sevilla FC, of which Sergio Ramos is probably the most famous player.
Estadio Jesús Navas, located in the south-east of Seville, has been the playing field for Sevilla Atlético and the Sevilla women’s team since it opened in 1974. It is also used as a training ground by the first team, Sevilla FC. The stadium was known as Viejo Nervión until October 2018. Then it was named after club legend Jesús Navas. This Sevilla FC winger played the most games for Sevilla’s first team ever. He is also the player with the most awards for Sevilla: three Europa League titles, two Copa del Rey, once the European Supercup and once the Spanish Supercup. Jesús Navas comes from Sevilla’s youth academy and has often shone in the stadium of football club Sevilla Atlético, before making the step up to the first team.
Opening: 1974
Capacity: 7,500
Until the 1960s, Real Betis did not have a second team. At that time, it was customary to stable young talents at local clubs in Seville. Betis Deportivo Balompié was the last Seville football club founded, in 1963. Back then, it was still known under the name ‘Triana Balompié’. Real Betis’ second team, like Sevilla Atlético, is not allowed to participate in the Copa del Rey. In addition, only players under 23 years old are allowed to switch between the first and second teams.
An 8-minute walk from Estadio Benito Villamarín you will find Ciudad Deportiva Luis Del Sol, the stadium of Betis Deportivo Balompié. Besides the second team of Real Betis, the stadium is also used by Real Betis’ women’s team and youth teams. It also serves as a training complex for Real Betis Balompié. In this stadium, the rough diamonds from the youth academy are polished until they are ready to make the step towards the first team. This is the place to see the star players of tomorrow play live for the first time!
Opening: 1997
Capacity: 1,300
Can’t get enough of Spanish football clubs and their magnificent stadiums? Then also read the blog: Top 10 must-visit Spanish football stadiums. Excited for a trip to Andalusia’s sunny capital? Then make sure to visit La Liga clubs Sevilla FC and Real Betis Balompié. Tip: see them both during the Seville Derby and experience Spanish football like never before! We give you the assist to experience the authentic and breathtaking atmosphere in these magnificent stadiums for yourself!
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