El Gran Derbi: Two fierce rivals go into battle

On Sunday evening, Sevilla will make the short trip across the city to face their bitter rivals Real Betis at a vociferous Benito Villamarín. The two old foes will face off for the first time since playing out a 1-1 draw at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in November. Sevilla head into the weekend in the comfort of 12th position, while Betis will enter El Gran Derbi in seventh spot. Ahead of the derby clash, we have reflected on the two club’s respective campaigns, identified key players and focused on the two managers.