Real Betis News
Mel, Igiebor issue apologies for offensive gestures
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | April, 15 2013The fallout from Friday's thrilling 3-3 Seville city derby continued over the weekend, with Real Betis boss Pepe Mel apologising for celebrating his side's last-gasp equaliser with an offensive gesture and Sevilla defender Fernando Fazio reportedly fighting with his own fans hours after the game.
Article | ConversationManagers attempt to downplay Seville derby
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | April, 12 2013Opposing coaches Pepe Mel of Real Betis and Unai Emery of Sevilla have both tried to play down the emotional side of Friday night's Seville city derby.
Article | ConversationBenat wants his Real Betis future quickly resolved
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | February, 7 2013Highly sought-after Real Betis midfielder Benat Etxebarria says he wants to get his future sorted quickly to avoid a Fernando Llorente-style exit from the club.
Article | ConversationCopa Del Rey: Barca set up semi-final Clasico
January, 25 2013Barcelona have set up a Copa del Rey semi-final showdown with Real Madrid after defeating Malaga 4-2 in the second leg of their thrilling quarter-final tie.
Article | ConversationCopa del Rey: Atletico grab advantage over Betis
January, 18 2013Atletico Madrid are in control of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie with Real Betis after claiming a 2-0 win in the first-leg at the Vicente Calderon on Thursday.
Article | ConversationCopa del Rey: Barca into quarter-finals
January, 10 2013Barcelona romped into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey as they put five goals past Cordoba at the Nou Camp, but striker David Villa suffered another injury.
Article | ConversationCopa del Rey: Real Zaragoza beat Levante
December, 14 2012Real Zaragoza grabbed the upper hand in their Copa del Rey fifth-round tie against Levante with a 1-0 win in Valencia.
Article | ConversationMourinho blames ref for defeat to Real Betis
ESPN staff | November, 25 2012Jose Mourinho has maintained that bad refereeing was to blame for Real Madrid's 1-0 Primera Division defeat at Real Betis.
Article | ConversationKaranka demanding focus from Real Madrid
Miguel Delaney, Spain Correspondent | November, 23 2012Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka has said his side are not worrying about the eight-point gap between them and Primera Division leaders Barcelona ahead of Saturday night's game at Real Betis.
Article | ConversationMel: Seville derby doubly important
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | November, 16 2012Real Betis coach Pepe Mel says Sunday evening's short trip across the city to visit Sevilla is even more important than usual as his team want to maintain their current advantage over their rivals.
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