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: Iván Alejo put the home side ahead, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

The Andalusian duel between and Real Betis Balompié is a fixture defined by intense regional pride, dramatic turnarounds, and a uniquely passionate fan culture. Fri, Feb 9 Real Betis won! Real Betis The "Poncho Protest" at Nuevo Mirandilla Cadiz - Real Betis

One of the most unusual stories in recent years occurred on February 9, 2024, during a match at Cádiz's . With Real Betis leading 2-0 thanks to goals from Willian José and Pablo Fornals, local fans expressed their frustration with their team’s poor form in a bizarre way: : Iván Alejo put the home side ahead,

: The match had to be brought to an early end by the referee in the 93rd minute because the field was literally covered in plastic, making play impossible. The Rollercoaster of 2022 Real Betis The "Poncho Protest" at Nuevo Mirandilla

: Fans began throwing hundreds of yellow plastic rain ponchos onto the pitch during stoppage time.

: An early Betis own goal was chalked off by VAR for offside, sparing their blushes.

While the competition on the pitch is fierce, both clubs are famous for fans who don't take life—or defeat—too seriously: