[Jornada 1] Forget Clasicos. In a few short minutes, Real Betis and Sevilla FC will play each other in the highly dramatic derbi sevillano. The first match played between the two clubs was in 1915, in which Sevilla was leading 4-3, but the match had to be suspended due to crowd violence. The Seville Derby has seen quite a few incidents of violence over the years, and more than a few have been suspended and resumed in an empty stadium. Fun fact? In the last derby between these two clubs (Feb 2009), Real Betis actually won 1-2. Sevilla’s only goal came from Freddie Kanouté in the 90th minute of play. Kanoute’s consolation goal seemed inconsequential at the time, but had he not scored that goal, Real Betis would not have been relegated that year.

[Jornada 1]

Forget Clasicos. In a few short minutes, Real Betis and Sevilla FC will play each other in the highly dramatic derbi sevillano. The first match played between the two clubs was in 1915, in which Sevilla was leading 4-3, but the match had to be suspended due to crowd violence. The Seville Derby has seen quite a few incidents of violence over the years, and more than a few have been suspended and resumed in an empty stadium.

Fun fact? In the last derby between these two clubs (Feb 2009), Real Betis actually won 1-2. Sevilla’s only goal came from Freddie Kanouté in the 90th minute of play. Kanoute’s consolation goal seemed inconsequential at the time, but had he not scored that goal, Real Betis would not have been relegated that year.

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