Sevilla-Betis Sampaoli and Poyet both arrive as newbies

The first major derby of the LaLiga season takes place in Sevilla's Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Tuesday night as both teams prepare for the encounter under new coaches.

As would probably be expected, given the riches of talent and experience under Jorge Sampaoli's instruction, Los Rojiblancos have started their campaign the stronger with two wins and two draws.

Real Betis, now under Gus Poyet's command, managed a 2-2 comeback draw at home to Granada on Friday night to maintain their mid-table stability, but both sides will look towards creaky defences as areas of improvement and exploitation.

Although the new faces in the dugout will change things, Sevilla have the upper hand in recent meetings of El Gran Derbi. Across the Copa del Rey and LaLiga, Betis haven't claimed a win over their neighbours since 2012.

Fresh faces arrive on the pitch also, as Franco Vazquez, Samir Nasri, and Antonio Sanabria are among those no doubt receiving derby day training from the likes of Vicente Iborra, Joaquin, and Ruben Castro.

"Football gives you the opportunity to have a derby just around the corner, I hope we are more organised than [against Granada], if not it will be difficult," reflected Poyet on the weekend, knowing that a poor showing on Tuesday could lead to a familiar feeling of defeat in Andalusia.