Estadio Benito Villamarín

The Estadio Benito Villamarín rises from the Heliópolis district of Seville as the fortress of Real Betis Balompié. Inaugurated in 1929 and bearing the name of the club’s legendary president since 1982, this stadium has witnessed the soul of Andalusian football for nearly a century. It was the site of Spain’s 1982 World Cup group matches and hosted the 1999 Copa del Rey final. The ground is defined by its striking green and white striped exterior, a permanent tribute to the club’s colours, a...