Atlético Español
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Atlético Español was a football team which played between 1971 to 1982 they played in the Primera División de México
. They played out of México City
.
entrepreneurs / business people decided to buy the franchise of what was then known as Necaxa
and change their name to Atlético Español. The reason for the name change was due to their nationality and ideology in the world of business. The branded club were modeled on the defunct team Real Club España
, with a similar name and kit to the predecessor. The team would immediately obtain the nicname Toros because in their badge was a bull next a football and the initials AE.
Español characterized itself to be a team which was a fighter, but their start was not the ideal one since in the 1971-72 season they were a point away from descending to the 2nd division. Other teams fighting to avoid relegation that season were Club de Fútbol Torreón
, Irapuato FC and Club Veracruz, in the end Irapuato FC would be the team to be relegated. For the 1972-73 season Atlético Español would reach the semifinals against Club León
losing 5-4 in the third leg going all the way to penalties..
In 1973-74 they would reach the final against a strong Cruz Azul. They would play a two legged tie in which Atlético Español would win the first leg 2-1 but lose the second 3-0, becoming sub champion of the league.
In 1975 Atlético Español would win their first and only international title in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1975
, they played the final against Transvaal of Suriname
defeating them 5-1 in aggregate.
In 1976 they disputed the Copa Interamericana
against Club Atlético Independiente
of Argentina
. Both games were played in Buenos Aires
and after an aggregate score of 2-2 penalties needed to take place, Español losing the shootout to Independiente 4-2.
Season 1980-81 Español would once again get into the liguilla getting 4th in group A led by Cruz Azul, who would lose the final against Pumas de la UNAM. For the season of 1981-82 they would dispute their ultimate ligulla getting to the quarterfinals versus Club de Fútbol Atlante, round they would lose 5-3 in aggregate.
After 11 years of being Atlético Español, the owners of Toros decided to sell the franchise unexpected back to Mexican ownership, that ownership would be the Televisa Network
. With that happening the colors and the name of Necaxa
were back on track hoping to revive the tradition the team had left in México City
, In July 21, 1982 the name change was something unexpected by the Mexican ownership since many in Mexico City then turned to support other soccer franchises such as Cruz Azul (of which gained the most), Club América
, Pumas UNAM, Atlante, Toluca and others as well.
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In Copa México
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Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
. They played out of México City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
.
History
Atlético Español Fútbol Club In September 19, 1971 when a group of SpanishSpain
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entrepreneurs / business people decided to buy the franchise of what was then known as Necaxa
Necaxa
Necaxa is a Mexican football club and is based in the city of Aguascalientes. it plays in the Estadio Victoria. Necaxa is ranked seventh overall and 1st in ranking in Mexican football within the IFFHS Central and North America's Clubs of the Century in the CONCACAF behind CD Saprissa San Juan de...
and change their name to Atlético Español. The reason for the name change was due to their nationality and ideology in the world of business. The branded club were modeled on the defunct team Real Club España
Real Club España
Real España Club was a football club from Mexico City team that played in Mexican first division. España was one of the most popular teams at the time Romántica of Mexican football. During the Amateur era they won 14 League titles and 4 Mexican Cups...
, with a similar name and kit to the predecessor. The team would immediately obtain the nicname Toros because in their badge was a bull next a football and the initials AE.
Español characterized itself to be a team which was a fighter, but their start was not the ideal one since in the 1971-72 season they were a point away from descending to the 2nd division. Other teams fighting to avoid relegation that season were Club de Fútbol Torreón
Club de Fútbol Torreón
El Club de Fútbol Torreón was a former Mexican football team that played in the Primera división mexicana and in the second division. It was based in the city of Torreón, Coahuila.-History:...
, Irapuato FC and Club Veracruz, in the end Irapuato FC would be the team to be relegated. For the 1972-73 season Atlético Español would reach the semifinals against Club León
Club León
Club León, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. They currently play in the Liga De Ascenso formerly known as "Primera A", the second tier of football in Mexico since their relegation from the Primera Division in 2002.León has won...
losing 5-4 in the third leg going all the way to penalties..
In 1973-74 they would reach the final against a strong Cruz Azul. They would play a two legged tie in which Atlético Español would win the first leg 2-1 but lose the second 3-0, becoming sub champion of the league.
In 1975 Atlético Español would win their first and only international title in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1975
CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1975
The 1975 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 11th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
, they played the final against Transvaal of Suriname
Suriname
Suriname , officially the Republic of Suriname , is a country in northern South America. It borders French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Suriname was a former colony of the British and of the Dutch, and was previously known as...
defeating them 5-1 in aggregate.
In 1976 they disputed the Copa Interamericana
Copa Interamericana
Copa Interamericana was a football trophy contested between the champions of CONMEBOL's Copa Libertadores de América and the winners of CONCACAF's Champions' Cup...
against Club Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División....
of Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
. Both games were played in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
and after an aggregate score of 2-2 penalties needed to take place, Español losing the shootout to Independiente 4-2.
Season 1980-81 Español would once again get into the liguilla getting 4th in group A led by Cruz Azul, who would lose the final against Pumas de la UNAM. For the season of 1981-82 they would dispute their ultimate ligulla getting to the quarterfinals versus Club de Fútbol Atlante, round they would lose 5-3 in aggregate.
After 11 years of being Atlético Español, the owners of Toros decided to sell the franchise unexpected back to Mexican ownership, that ownership would be the Televisa Network
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
. With that happening the colors and the name of Necaxa
Necaxa
Necaxa is a Mexican football club and is based in the city of Aguascalientes. it plays in the Estadio Victoria. Necaxa is ranked seventh overall and 1st in ranking in Mexican football within the IFFHS Central and North America's Clubs of the Century in the CONCACAF behind CD Saprissa San Juan de...
were back on track hoping to revive the tradition the team had left in México City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, In July 21, 1982 the name change was something unexpected by the Mexican ownership since many in Mexico City then turned to support other soccer franchises such as Cruz Azul (of which gained the most), Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
, Pumas UNAM, Atlante, Toluca and others as well.
Statistics
These are the statistics of Atlético Español in the Primera División de MéxicoPrimera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
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| GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | DIF |
| 429 | 148 | 134 | 147 | 588 | 586 | 430 | 2 |
In Copa México
Copa México
The Copa México was a Mexican football cup competition that existed from 1907 to 1997. It consisted of both professional and amateur stages. It was the first official tournament that included teams from different parts of Mexico, and it was an important and prestigious tournament, especially during...
:
| GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | DIF |
| 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 62 | 50 | 34 | 12 |
- GP - Games Played
- W - Win
- D - Draw
- L- Loss
- GF - Goals in Favour
- GC - Goles en Contra GA - Goals Against
- Pts - Points
- DIF - Goal Difference