Granada CF
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Granada Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Granada
, in the autonomous community of Andalusia
. Founded on 14 April 1931, it currently plays in La Liga
, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes
.
Granada was the third Andalusian football team after Sevilla
and Betis
to compete in La Liga
, in 1941–42.
The first football match was played against Deportivo Jaén, which resulted in a 2–1 victory. The first goal in the match, and in the club's history, was scored by Antonio Bombillar. In the 1931–32 season, the club won the Tercera Regional - Región Sur championship.
After several promotions, in 1941–42 the club made its La Liga
debut. From here until the '80s, it alternated between that category and Segunda División
, with its golden age coming during the '70s, with eight top flight seasons, which included a career-best two sixth league places (1971–72, 1973–74).
In 1959 Granada achieved its greatest sports landmark, being runner-up of the Copa del Generalísimo
(later Copa del Rey). In the final, played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
, the team lost to FC Barcelona
4–1.
In the 1980s, Granada had some brief appearances in the second division, but it spent most seasons in Segunda División B
, dropping another level
in 2002–03, due to non-payment to its players. After five seasons in the third division, former Real Madrid
president Lorenzo Sanz
, along with his son Paco, arrived at the club. With their help, the Andalusian
side was again promoted to the third category.
In 2006–07, Granada played in Group IV of the third level after four seasons in Tercera
. Three years later, in July 2009, the club was in such financial difficulty that it was on the brink of closing. The solution to the crisis came with the signing of a partnership agreement with Udinese Calcio
, with the Spaniards incorporating large numbers of players contracted to the Italian club as well as receiving its youth players and reserves as part of the agreement. At the end of the season
, Granada won its group then promoted in the playoffs
, returning to the second division after 22 years.
In 2010–11
, Granada finished in fifth position, with most of the players loaned by Udinese still on board. On 18 June 2011, the club became the first winner of the promotion playoffs
- a different system was used from 1985–99 - after successively defeating Celta de Vigo
(1–1, penalty shootout) and Elche CF
(1–1 on aggregate, away goals rule
), thus returning to the top division after a 35-year absence.
The club played in this stadium until 1995 when a new facility, named Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes
, took its place. It was inaugurated on 16 May 1995, with a capacity of 16,212 seats originally and was expanded to 22,524 after the last promotion to La Liga
in the summer of 2011.
At the end of the 1970s, the club changed the vertical to horizontal stripes to cheer the supporters. Since then, several changes (between horizontal and vertical) took place until 2004–05, when in a member assembly it was decided to use horizontal stripes definitively.
Juan Agüero
Gustavo Benítez
Carlos Gomes
Antonio Notario
Arsenio Iglesias
Capi César
José Mingorance
Pahiño
Pirri Toni Grande
Ladislao Mazurkiewicz
Denís Milar
Julio Montero
see also
Jenő Kalmár
Francisco Bru Paco Chaparro Miguel Muñoz
Joaquín Peiró
Manuel Ruiz Sosa
Granada
Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea...
, in the autonomous community of Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
. Founded on 14 April 1931, it currently plays in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes
Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes
-External links:*...
.
Granada was the third Andalusian football team after Sevilla
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
and Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
to compete in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, in 1941–42.
History
Granada Club de Fútbol was founded on 14 April 1931, originally as Recreativo de Granada; the first president was Julio López Fernández.The first football match was played against Deportivo Jaén, which resulted in a 2–1 victory. The first goal in the match, and in the club's history, was scored by Antonio Bombillar. In the 1931–32 season, the club won the Tercera Regional - Región Sur championship.
After several promotions, in 1941–42 the club made its La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
debut. From here until the '80s, it alternated between that category and Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
, with its golden age coming during the '70s, with eight top flight seasons, which included a career-best two sixth league places (1971–72, 1973–74).
In 1959 Granada achieved its greatest sports landmark, being runner-up of the Copa del Generalísimo
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
(later Copa del Rey). In the final, played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is an all-seater football stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators....
, the team lost to FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
4–1.
In the 1980s, Granada had some brief appearances in the second division, but it spent most seasons in Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
, dropping another level
Tercera División
Tercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
in 2002–03, due to non-payment to its players. After five seasons in the third division, former Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
president Lorenzo Sanz
Lorenzo Sanz
Lorenzo Sanz Mancebo is a Spanish businessman, former president of Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and former owner of Málaga Club de Fútbol, where his son Fernando served as club's president.- Early life :In his youth, Sanz played as a goalkeeper for several minor league Madrilenian teams, including...
, along with his son Paco, arrived at the club. With their help, the Andalusian
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
side was again promoted to the third category.
In 2006–07, Granada played in Group IV of the third level after four seasons in Tercera
Tercera División
Tercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
. Three years later, in July 2009, the club was in such financial difficulty that it was on the brink of closing. The solution to the crisis came with the signing of a partnership agreement with Udinese Calcio
Udinese Calcio
Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa....
, with the Spaniards incorporating large numbers of players contracted to the Italian club as well as receiving its youth players and reserves as part of the agreement. At the end of the season
2009–10 Segunda División B
The 2009–10 Segunda División B season was the 79th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 29 August 2009, and the season ended on 20 June 2010 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...
, Granada won its group then promoted in the playoffs
2009–10 Segunda División Play-Off
The Segunda División playoffs are the Final playoffs for promotion to the Segunda Division. The four first placed teams in each of the four Segunda División B groups play the Playoffs de Ascenso and the four last placed teams in Segunda División A are relegated to Segunda División B.-Format:The...
, returning to the second division after 22 years.
In 2010–11
2010–11 Segunda División
-Personnel and sponsorship:-Managerial changes:-League table:||style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=11 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-Positions by round:Source: -Results:...
, Granada finished in fifth position, with most of the players loaned by Udinese still on board. On 18 June 2011, the club became the first winner of the promotion playoffs
2010–11 La Liga Play-Off
The 2010–11 La Liga Play-Off took place in June 2011. This was Segundas first season with purely promotion play-offs since 1986–87 and the first time play offs had been used for movement between the first and second tier since 1998-99. This new promotion phase was introduced to determine the third...
- a different system was used from 1985–99 - after successively defeating Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
(1–1, penalty shootout) and Elche CF
Elche CF
Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to...
(1–1 on aggregate, away goals rule
Away goals rule
The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal...
), thus returning to the top division after a 35-year absence.
Seasons
- 17 seasons in La LigaLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
- 31 seasons in Segunda DivisiónSegunda DivisiónThe Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
- 22 seasons in Segunda División BSegunda División BSegunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
- 5 seasons in Tercera DivisiónTercera DivisiónTercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
(third level before 1977–78) - 2 seasons in RegionalDivisiones Regionales de FútbolThe Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol are the Spanish football lower divisions. They are administered by the Autonomous football federations. The level immediately above is the Tercera División. The autonomous regional divisions are:-External links:*...
Current squad
The numbers are established according to the official website: www.granadacf.es and www.lfp.es As of 22 September, 2011.Out on loan
Official
- Copa del ReyCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: runners-up 1959 - Segunda DivisiónSegunda DivisiónThe Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
: 1940–41, 1956–57, 1967–68 - Segunda División BSegunda División BSegunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
: 1982–83, 1999–2000, 2009–102009–10 Segunda División BThe 2009–10 Segunda División B season was the 79th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 29 August 2009, and the season ended on 20 June 2010 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:... - Tercera DivisiónTercera DivisiónTercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
: 1933–34, 2003–04, 2005–06
Pichichi Trophy
- La LigaLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
: Enrique Porta (1971–72) - Segunda DivisiónSegunda DivisiónThe Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
: Miguel (1964–65), Rafa (1955–56)
Andalusia Derby
| Competition | Played | Granada wins | Draws | Málaga wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| La Liga Play-off | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Segunda | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 |
| Segunda B | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tercera | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Copa del Rey | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall | 63 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
Stadium
After its foundation the team played its local matches at Campo de Las Tablas, inaugurated on 20 December 1931. The existence of this field ground is short because, on 23 December 1934, a new stadium was opened: Estadio Los Cármenes.The club played in this stadium until 1995 when a new facility, named Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes
Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes
-External links:*...
, took its place. It was inaugurated on 16 May 1995, with a capacity of 16,212 seats originally and was expanded to 22,524 after the last promotion to La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
in the summer of 2011.
- Dimensions: 105x68 meters.
- Address: C/ Pintor Manuel Maldonado s/n.
- Inauguration date: 16 May 1995, Real MadridReal MadridReal Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
-Bayer Leverkusen (1–0) - First Granada CF match: 22 August 1995, Granada-Real BetisReal BetisReal Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
(4–1) XXIII Granada TrophyLos Cármenes TrophyLos Cármenes Trophy was founded by Granada CF in the summer of 1973 at a rate to remain at the gates to contest the next season's UEFA Cup...
Uniform and colours
Upon its foundation, club colours were a shirt with blue and white vertical stripes and white shorts. After the Spanish Civil War the club owners went to Madrid to buy new ones, they couldn't find others than red and white stripes shirts which became the official colour until present.At the end of the 1970s, the club changed the vertical to horizontal stripes to cheer the supporters. Since then, several changes (between horizontal and vertical) took place until 2004–05, when in a member assembly it was decided to use horizontal stripes definitively.
Shirt sponsors and manufacturers
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1983–1987 | Joma Joma Joma is a Spanish sports apparel manufacturer, which currently produces footwear and apparel for football, running and tennis. Its headquarters are located in the city of Toledo, Spain.... |
La General |
| 1987–1990 | Umbro Umbro Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment... |
Puleva |
| 1991–1992 | Lotto Lotto Sport Italia Lotto Sport Italia is an Italian sports apparel manufacturer. Its products are now distributed in more than 60 countries.-History:Lotto was established in 1973 by the Caberlotto family in Montebelluna, northern Italy, the world centre of footwear manufacturing. In June 1973, Lotto made its debut... |
None |
| 1992–1993 | CC Neptuno | |
| 1993–1994 | Sierra Nevada 95 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1996 The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1996 were held at Sierra Nevada near Granada city in southeastern Spain, February 12-25, 1996. The championships were to be held in 1995, but were postponed due to lack of snow.-Medals table:... |
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| 1994–1996 | Cervezas Alhambra | |
| 1996–1998 | Kelme Kelme (company) Kelme is a Spanish firm that creates sport shoes. It was founded in 1977 by Diego and José Quiles and mainly produces footwear and apparel for football and running.... |
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| 1998–2000 | Joma | Jimesa |
| 2000–2002 | Granada 2010 | |
| 2002–2003 | La General | |
| 2003–2004 | Bemiser | Caja Rural Caja Rural Caja Rural is a professional continental cycling team based in Spain that participates in UCI Europe Tour races and UCI World Tour events when given a wildcard invitation. The team was founded in 2010.- Major results :2010... |
| 2004–2005 | Elements | Agua Sierra Cazorla |
| 2005–2006 | Umbro | Puertas Castalla |
| 2006–2007 | CajaSur CajaSur CajaSur was a Spanish savings bank, run by the priests in the Catholic Church, located in Córdoba, Spain. It was seized in May 2010 and defaulted in December 2010.... |
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| 2007–2009 | Patrick Patrick (shoe company) Patrick is a sportswear company headquartered in Oudenaarde, East Flanders, Belgium.-History:Patrick, originally Patrick-Chaussures Techniques, was founded by Patrice Beneteau in 1892... |
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| 2009–2010 | Macron Macron (sportswear) Macron is an Italian association football, basketball, baseball, rugby, handball, futsal, and volleyball sportswear manufacturer. It has links throughout Europe and its headquarters are located in Crespellano, Italy. It was founded in 1971... |
Covirán |
| 2010–2012 | Legea Legea Legea is a sportswear company founded in 1990, in Pompei, Italy. It is one of the most popular brands among Italian amateur football teams, now heavily expanding also among top division professional clubs.... |
Caja Granada |
| 2012– | Umbro | None |
Famous players
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Juan Agüero
Juan Bautista Agüero
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Gustavo Benítez
Gustavo Benítez
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Carlos Gomes
Carlos António Gomes
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Antonio Notario
Antonio Notario
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Arsenio Iglesias
Arsenio Iglesias
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Capi César
César Rodríguez Álvarez
César Rodríguez Álvarez , sometimes known as just César, was a Spanish football forward and manager....
José Mingorance
José Mingorance
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Pahiño
Pahiño
Manuel Fernández Fernández , commonly referred to as Pahiño, is a former Spanish footballer who played for Celta de Vigo, Real Madrid, Deportivo de La Coruña and Spain during the 1940s and 1950s...
Pirri Toni Grande
José Antonio Grande
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Ladislao Mazurkiewicz
Ladislao Mazurkiewicz
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Denís Milar
Denis Milar
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Julio Montero
see also
Famous coaches
Marcel DomingoMarcel Domingo
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Jenő Kalmár
Jeno Kálmár
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Francisco Bru Paco Chaparro Miguel Muñoz
Miguel Muñoz
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Joaquín Peiró
Joaquín Peiró
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Manuel Ruiz Sosa
Manuel Ruiz Sosa
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