Frank Christian
Real Betis, formally recognized as Real Betis Balompié, boasts a rich and diverse history that began with its establishment in 1907.
This legacy includes various titles, and although the club isn’t regarded as one of Spain’s elite football institutions, it has claimed notable trophies over the years.
While they lack a European title, the team is eager to change that narrative, as they prepare to face Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League final this Wednesday.
The Sporting News reviews Real Betis’s achievements throughout their long history and explores what a Conference League victory would signify for the club.
Have Real Betis previously secured any trophies?
In total, Real Betis has accrued 13 trophies, with only four recognized as major titles in the realm of Spanish professional football.
Their honors include one La Liga championship and three Copa del Rey trophies, as well as seven Segunda Division (second tier) titles and one Tercera Division (third tier) crown.
The most recent trophy for Real Betis came during the 2021/22 season, under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, who led them to triumph in the Copa del Rey, defeating Valencia in the final. Athletic Club played a significant role by eliminating both Real Madrid and Barcelona before losing to Valencia in the semifinals.
Throughout their history, Real Betis has never claimed a European trophy.
All-time trophy count for Real Betis
| Type | Competition | Titles (Last) | Runner-Up (Last) |
| Domestic | La Liga | 1 (1934/35) | None |
| Copa del Rey | 3 (2021/22) | 2 (1996/97) | |
| Segunda Division | 7 (2014/15) | 3 (2000/01) | |
| Tercera Division | 1 (1953/54) | None | |
| Copa Federacion de Espana | 1 (1953/54) | None | |
| European | UEFA Conference League | None | None |
La Liga Achievements
- Titles: 1
- Years won: 1934/35
Real Betis has secured one La Liga title in their history, dating back to 1935. This victory came in the seventh season of La Liga, just before a three-year hiatus due to the Spanish Civil War.
They topped the twelve-team standings by a slender margin, finishing one point ahead of Madrid FC (now known as Real Madrid) in an era where victories were worth two points and draws one.
Since that remarkable achievement, their best league finish was third, which they last accomplished in the 1994/95 season.
Copa del Rey Success
- Titles: 3
- Years won: 1976/77, 2004/05, 2021/22
- Finals lost: 2 (1931, 1996/97)
Under Pellegrini’s management, Betis clinched their third Copa del Rey title with a penalty shootout win against Valencia to cap off the 2022 season after a 1-1 draw.
This trophy marked only the second significant honor the club has won since the 1970s, following another Copa del Rey triumph in 2004/05 when they prevailed over Osasuna in extra time in the final.
UEFA Conference League Participation
- Titles: 0
- Finals participation: 1 (2024/25)
While Betis has not yet won a European trophy, they have a chance to capture their first as they face Chelsea in this year’s final in Wroclaw.
Segunda Division Titles
- Titles: 7
- Years won: 1931/32, 1941/42, 1957/58, 1970/71, 1973/74, 2010/11, 2014/15
- Runners-up: 3 (1989/90, 1993/94, 2000/01)
Since their promotion to La Liga in 2015, Betis has been a consistent presence at the top level, although their history reflects a fluctuating journey between divisions, allowing them multiple opportunities to win the Segunda Division title.
Tercera Division Achievement
- Titles: 1
- Years won: 1953/54
The Tercera Division was a third-tier league for nearly five decades before Real Betis took home the crown in 1954.
The league was reclassified to the fourth tier of the Spanish football hierarchy in 1977 and was eventually discontinued in 2021 following a restructuring of the system.
Copa Federacion de Espana Title
- Titles: 1
- Years won: 1953/54
Real Betis’s Copa Federacion de Espana victory came in the last edition of this knockout tournament for lower-tier clubs, akin to England’s EFL Trophy. They claimed the title in the competition’s final season before it was discontinued for nearly four decades.
The cup reemerged in 1993 and underwent a transformation by the RFEF in 2019 to align with modern standards.
