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While international matches will mostly now be played at the new Estadio Olímpico, the city’s two main clubs, Betis and Sevilla, have their own stadiums. Going to a match can be a great experience; there’s much more of a family atmosphere than in the majority of European countries. One of the two teams will be at home almost every weekend of the Spanish season. Games are normally on Sunday at 1800, but check the fixtures as there are always Saturday games and a later Sunday kick-off too. You can buy tickets at the grounds during business hours or before the match; they don’t sell out unless they’re playing Real Madrid, Barcelona, or the local derby. Agencies on Calle Tetuán also sell tickets for a small mark-up. Tickets are pricey, with the cheapest seats starting at about E 25, depending on the opposition. Real Betis Balompié, Estadio Manuel Ruíz de Lopera, Av de la Palmera s/n, T 954 610 340, http://www.realbetisbalompie.es Traditionally representing the working class of the city, Betis play in green and white stripes. They are traditionally fairly competitive, but have won the league only once, in 1935. The crowd favourite at the moment is the controversial young forward Dani. Sevilla FC, Estadio Sanchéz Pizjuan, Av Eduardo Dato s/n, T 954 535 353, http://www.Sevillafc.es The other half of the city’s football culture; Seville play in white and red and won the league in 1946. Currently a team of few stars but a solid defence, Seville’s best prospect is the young striker José Antonio Reyes.
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