Betis Deportivo Balompié enter the Copa del Rey. Additionally, only under-23 players or under-25 players with a professional contract can switch between senior and reserve teams. Founded in 1963 as "Triana Balompié" and named after a working class district in Seville. Legend has it that Betis, later to evolve into Real Betis, was formed in 1913 by a group of Sevilla FC directors after the club refused to sign a player who came from Triana. In 1976, the team was renamed as "Betis Deportivo" and started to compile an impressive record in the Spanish U-19 Cup, winning the competition in 1983, 1990, 1998
2011–12 Real Betis season 2011–12 Real Betis season The 2011–12 season Real Betis season was the club's 95th season in its history and its 47th season playing in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football, following promotion after winning the Segunda División. It covers a period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. Real Betis competed for their second La Liga title and will enter the Copa del Rey in the round of 32. Real Betis started to win its first four games. Betis' final match of the Liga was at Málaga, a 2–0 victory. "As of 31 August 2011" Total expenditure: