Betis

Reasons To Adopt

Here is the argument for Betis: Spain, Spain Copa del Rey, and a ground called Estadio de La Cartuja. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• You get a nickname

  Known as Heliopolitanos (Heliopolitans) El Glorioso (The Glorious) Béticos (supporters). That is your new shorthand, your search term and your excuse for buying a scarf.

• Worth the journey

  Nearest airport is Gibraltar Airport (GIB), roughly 34km out. This is not a casual away day, which is precisely why the people who do it take it seriously.

• The calendar you inherit

  Following Spain Copa del Rey means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. Spain becomes part of your week.

• Deep roots

  Founded in -1, Betis were playing organised football before floodlights, substitutes or televised highlights existed. You are adopting 2027 years of accumulated grudges.