Real Betis for two years before being officially recognised (in 1909); despite this 1907 remains the official foundation date of the club. Following an internal split from Sevilla FC, another club was formed, Betis Football Club. In 1914, they merged with Sevilla Balompié. The club received its royal patronage in the same year, and therefore adopted the name Real Betis Balompié. Fans continued to refer to the club as "Balompié" and were themselves known as "Los Balompedistas" until the 1930s, when "Betis" and the adjective "Béticos" became common terminology when discussing the club and its followers. Real Betis wear a green and
2011–12 Real Betis season €1,600,000 Total income: €4,500,000 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