LaLiga's most passionate derby 'The El Gran Derbi'
Updated On: 03 January, 2018 08:13 AM IST | | A Correspondent
<p>Betis and Sevilla are preparing to play #ElGranDerbi of the season on 6 January – the most hotly anticipated fixture of the year for the two sets of fans, and one which divides the city of Seville right down the middle</p>


The derby between Real Betis and Sevilla FC is undoubtedly one of LaLiga Santander's greatest clashes. The rivalry between these two clubs from the city of Seville means that this derby is much more than just a game of football. The Seville derby is not just about the 90 minutes out on the turf. It is a duel that lasts all season. As soon as the fixtures come out in July, the two sets of fans take note of the dates and the city awaits the matchdays as the biggest sporting occasions of the year. Few matches in the world divide a city the way this derby does. The fourth most populous city in Spain lives and breathes it like no other. The atmosphere does not just permeate the stadium. It is also felt in bars, restaurants, office blocks, out on the street, at schools and universities… because it is a derby for all ages and sexes.
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