Real Betis a crutch (that he did not require to walk), Betis goalkeeper Toni Prats being attacked and Sevilla manager Juande Ramos being struck by a bottle of water; the latter incident led to the 2007 Copa del Rey match being suspended, being played out three weeks later in Getafe with no spectators. On 7 February 2009, Betis won 2–1 at the Pizjuán, but was eventually relegated from the top flight, while Sevilla finished in third position. Played 84, with 18 draws. Played 14, with 6 draws. Played 16, with 5 draws. Real Betis were relegated during the 1999–2000 season from La
Real Betis white Kit to honor their most famous manager Paddy O'Connell, who was from Ireland. He led Betis to the division title in 1934 by a single point over Real Madrid. During the Spanish Second Republic (1931–1939), royal patronage of all organisations was nullified, and thus the club was known as Betis Balompié until after the Spanish Civil War when it would revert to the full name. The club reached the Copa del Presidente de la República final for the first time on 21 June 1931, when it lost 3–1 to Athletic Bilbao in Madrid. Betis marked their 25th anniversary year