Real Betis happened in 1928–29, with both teams winning their home matches (3–0 and 2–1). They played for the first time in the Spanish top division during the 1934–35 season, with a 0–3 home defeat for Sevilla and a 2–2 draw at Betis, with the latter winning the national championship. On 17 January 1943, Betis lost 5–0 at Sevilla, eventually being relegated. In the first game held at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, on 21 September 1958, the "Verdiblancos" won it 4–2. In later years, several matches were also marred by violence, including: a security guard attacked by a Sevilla fan with
Real Betis cantera or no fee, 15-year-old Fernando Rufo following in the footsteps of several others in summer 2018. The core of boys are first introduced into the "Benjamín" teams at around 8 years of age and advance by an age group every season through "Alevín", "Infantil", "Cadete" and "Juvenil" levels. The players who are retained by Betis after their Juvenil A spell (aged about 18) would typically join reserve team Betis Deportivo to gain experience in an adult league (Segunda División B level in most years). They can spend up to five years with the B team, often with some loan spells