Betis coach Mel fears Real 'raging bull'


Real Betis' newly signed player Rafael van der Vaart of the Netherlands plays with a ball during his presentation at Benito Villamarin stadium in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain, June 16, 2015. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo

MADRID (Reuters) - Living in one of the main centres of Spain's bull-fighting culture, Seville natives know a thing or two about dealing with the angry beasts but Real Betis coach Pepe Mel would rather not have to in La Liga on Saturday.

Betis, the second-division champions who are based in the Andalusian capital, play at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium (2030 GMT) after the world's richest club by income were held to a 0-0 draw at another promoted side, Sporting Gijon, in their opening game of the campaign last weekend.

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