Just a stone's throw from the Guadalquivir River in the heart of Seville, a sleeping giant is awakening - and the locals sense that something special is on the horizon.
Manuel Pellegrini is overseeing a tremendous season with Real Betis. The former West Ham boss has taken Los Verdiblancos to third in LaLiga - above Barcelona and Atletico Madrid - while the club advanced to the Europa League last-16 this week.
Betis also hold a 2-1 lead over Rayo Vallecano heading into their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg clash next week.