The 2017-18 campaign delivered a spectacular return to European football for Real Betis, as Los Verdiblancos, led by the charismatic Quique Setién, surged to a coveted 6th-place finish in La Liga, securing a spot in the Europa League group stage. Leading the charge was the clinical centre-forward Sergio León, whose 11 league goals proved decisive in a season built on thrilling, attacking football and the emergence of young talent like Fabián Ruiz. The memorable campaign, which included a dramatic victory against city rivals Sevilla and a famous win at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Madrid, marked a triumphant return to the continental stage and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.