UD Lanzarote
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Unión Deportiva Lanzarote is a Spanish football team based in Arrecife
, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands
. Founded in 1970, it plays in Tercera División - Group 12
.
Lanzarote plays its home games at the Ciudad Deportiva
(sports city), a 7,000-seat stadium which is shared with CD Orientación Marítima
.
-approved artificial grass.
In its first competitive season, 1970–71, the team won the Segunda Regional Insular championship (second regional division), and for many years battled through local and Canarian leagues, until making its debuts in the national fourth level
, in 1980; the first campaign ended with a fifth place, and it was also here the club had its first taste of the domestic cup
- after a 0–0 home draw with neighbours UD Las Palmas
, Lanzarote was ripped apart in the second leg (0–5).
The 1998–99 season saw Lanzarote end the campaign in third position, with promotion to Segunda División B
for the first time ever. It was a whistle-stop visit to the category, as the Island of Volcanoes outfit was relegated in the first year.
From 2000–01 onwards, the team consolidated its position in the third level. In a cup match against also-islanders CD Tenerife
, local legend Maciot bagged a hat-trick
in a 5–1 shock win, in front of 5,000 astonished Lanzarote supporters. The reward for this feat was a dream clash with first division
powerhouse Real Madrid
, led by Vicente del Bosque
and with the likes of Raúl González
, Luís Figo
and Zinedine Zidane
on board: after the favorite's early lead, part-time waiter
Oscar Vladamir equalized and secured his place in local football history, but the club eventually lost it 1–3.
Lanzarote continued establishing itself and, in 2002–03, finished the campaign in third place and, for the first time, competed in the play-off to reach the second division
. President was Estanislao García, as manager José Luis Mendilibar
- later of Athletic Bilbao
and Real Valladolid
- led the team in the cup tie against Atlético Madrid, which was only sealed for the colchoneros (1–2) with a late Fernando Torres
strike.
2003–04 was Lanzarote's finest, ending the season as champions, though once again failing to clinch promotion in the play-offs. That season also reserved a good cup performance, against rising Sevilla FC
. Opponent manager, Joaquín Caparrós
, refused to play on Lanzarote's artificial grass, and the game was held in Gran Canaria. Over 5,000 supporters watched the Conejeros perform valliantly, only to be downed with a goal by Júlio Baptista
, after a cross from José Antonio Reyes
.
In 2004–05's cup, Lanzarote defeated RCD Mallorca
's Héctor Cúper
2–1, followed by another downing of a top level team, Athletic Bilbao (also 2–1). However, the latter stage was already contested in two legs, and the smaller side were crushed 0–6 at San Mamés
, falling just one game short of the competition's quarterfinals. From 2004–09, in the league, Lanzarote consecutively clinched mid-table positions.
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Season
Division
Place
Copa del Rey
1989/90
Regional
—
1990/91
Regional
—
1991/92
Regional
—
1992/93
3ª
16th
1993/94
3ª
18th
1994/95
Regional
—
1995/96
3ª
13th
1996/97
3ª
8th
1997/98
3ª
4th
1998/99
3ª
3rd
1999/00
2ªB
17th
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Daniel Cifuentes
Nacho Franco
Gustavo García Jotha
Javi Moyano
Nacho Ortiz
Rubén Palazuelos
Javier Yubero
Fredrik Söderström
Arrecife
Arrecife is a city in the Canary Islands situated in the centre-east of the island of Lanzarote of which it has been the capital since 1852. The city owes its name to the rock reef which covers the beach located in the city...
, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
. Founded in 1970, it plays in Tercera División - Group 12
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:...
.
Lanzarote plays its home games at the Ciudad Deportiva
Ciudad Deportiva de Lanzarote
Ciudad Deportiva de Lanzarote is a sports ground in Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. It is the home ground for two of the island's main football teams, UD Lanzarote and CD Orientacion Maritima. It holds around 7000 spectators and also hosts other sports....
(sports city), a 7,000-seat stadium which is shared with CD Orientación Marítima
CD Orientación Marítima
Club Deportivo Orientación Marítima is a football team based in Arrecife in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. Founded in 1954, its plays in Tercera División - Group 12...
.
History
Unión Deportiva Lanzarote was formed in August 1970, in views to a representation outside of the island. In its beginnings, the team played on picón (volcanic granules), eventually moving on to FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
-approved artificial grass.
In its first competitive season, 1970–71, the team won the Segunda Regional Insular championship (second regional division), and for many years battled through local and Canarian leagues, until making its debuts in the national fourth 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 1980; the first campaign ended with a fifth place, and it was also here the club had its first taste of the domestic cup
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 ....
- after a 0–0 home draw with neighbours UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands...
, Lanzarote was ripped apart in the second leg (0–5).
The 1998–99 season saw Lanzarote end the campaign in third position, with promotion to 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...
for the first time ever. It was a whistle-stop visit to the category, as the Island of Volcanoes outfit was relegated in the first year.
From 2000–01 onwards, the team consolidated its position in the third level. In a cup match against also-islanders CD Tenerife
CD Tenerife
Club Deportivo Tenerife, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Tenerife . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with a 24,000-seat capacity.-History:Club Deportivo Tenerife was founded in...
, local legend Maciot bagged a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in a 5–1 shock win, in front of 5,000 astonished Lanzarote supporters. The reward for this feat was a dream clash with first division
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...
powerhouse 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...
, led by Vicente del Bosque
Vicente Del Bosque
Vicente del Bosque González, 1st Marquis of Del Bosque is a former Spanish footballer He is currently the manager of the Spanish national football team. After taking over from Luis Aragonés who had led Spain to European success in Euro 2008, Del Bosque went on to manage the national team to the...
and with the likes of Raúl González
Raúl González
Raúl González Blanco , known simply as Raúl, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker. He currently plays for German club Schalke 04....
, Luís Figo
Luís Figo
Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo, OIH, is a Portuguese former international footballer. He played as a midfielder for Sporting CP, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Internazionale, during a career which spanned over a period of 20 years. He retired from football on 31 May 2009...
and Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Yazid Zidane is a retired French footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Zidane was a leading figure of a generation of French players that won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship...
on board: after the favorite's early lead, part-time waiter
Waiter
Waiting staff, wait staff, or waitstaff are those who work at a restaurant or a bar attending customers — supplying them with food and drink as requested. Traditionally, a male waiting tables is called a "waiter" and a female a "waitress" with the gender-neutral version being a "server"...
Oscar Vladamir equalized and secured his place in local football history, but the club eventually lost it 1–3.
Lanzarote continued establishing itself and, in 2002–03, finished the campaign in third place and, for the first time, competed in the play-off to reach the second division
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:...
. President was Estanislao García, as manager José Luis Mendilibar
José Luis Mendilibar
José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder, and a current coach.-Playing career:...
- later of Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao, is an association football club from Bilbao in Biscay, Spain. The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. They have won La Liga on eight occasions...
and Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
- led the team in the cup tie against Atlético Madrid, which was only sealed for the colchoneros (1–2) with a late Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres
Fernando José Torres Sanz , nicknamed , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Spain national team as a striker....
strike.
2003–04 was Lanzarote's finest, ending the season as champions, though once again failing to clinch promotion in the play-offs. That season also reserved a good cup performance, against rising Sevilla FC
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...
. Opponent manager, Joaquín Caparrós
Joaquín Caparrós
Joaquín de Jesús Caparrós Camino is a Spanish football coach, currently in charge of RCD Mallorca.-Football career:Caparrós was born in Utrera, Province of Seville, Andalusia. After an obscure career as a player, he started coaching in his mid-20's, his first club being amateurs San José Obrero CF...
, refused to play on Lanzarote's artificial grass, and the game was held in Gran Canaria. Over 5,000 supporters watched the Conejeros perform valliantly, only to be downed with a goal by Júlio Baptista
Júlio Baptista
Júlio César Baptista is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Málaga CF of the Spanish La Liga...
, after a cross from José Antonio Reyes
José Antonio Reyes
José Antonio Reyes Calderón is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid.Mainly a left winger but also a forward, he made his professional debuts for hometown's Sevilla at only 16, signing with England's Arsenal aged 20.After a relatively successful career abroad, Reyes...
.
In 2004–05's cup, Lanzarote defeated RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
's Héctor Cúper
Héctor Cúper
Héctor Raúl Cúper is an Argentinean former football defender and a current manager.-Coach:...
2–1, followed by another downing of a top level team, Athletic Bilbao (also 2–1). However, the latter stage was already contested in two legs, and the smaller side were crushed 0–6 at San Mamés
San Mamés Stadium
Estadio San Mamés, AKA La Catedral , is a football stadium in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. The stadium is the home of Athletic Bilbao, known as "Los leones de San Mamés-Bilboko lehoiak" . They are known as Los leones because their stadium was built near a church called San Mamés...
, falling just one game short of the competition's quarterfinals. From 2004–09, in the league, Lanzarote consecutively clinched mid-table positions.
Season to season
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| Season | Division | Place | Copa del Rey 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 .... |
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| from 70-71 | Regional | — | |
| to 79-80 | Regional | — | |
| 1980/81 | 3ª 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:... |
5th | |
| 1981/82 | 3ª 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:... |
10th | |
| 1982/83 | 3ª 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:... |
9th | |
| 1983/84 | 3ª 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:... |
11th | |
| 1984/85 | 3ª 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:... |
13th | |
| 1985/86 | 3ª 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:... |
6th | |
| 1986/87 | 3ª 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:... |
9th | |
| 1987/88 | 3ª 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:... |
8th | |
| 1988/89 | 3ª 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:... |
21st |
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 ....
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:...
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:...
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:...
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:...
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:...
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:...
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...
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| Season | Division | Place | Copa del Rey 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 .... |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000/01 | 3ª 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:... |
1st | |
| 2001/02 | 2ªB 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... |
8th | |
| 2002/03 | 2ªB 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... |
3rd | |
| 2003/04 | 2ªB 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... |
1st | |
| 2004/05 | 2ªB 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... |
13th | |
| 2005/06 | 2ªB 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... |
11th | |
| 2006/07 | 2ªB 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... |
12th | |
| 2007/08 | 2ªB 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... |
13th | |
| 2008/09 | 2ªB 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... |
14th | |
| 2009/10 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:... |
2ªB 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... |
20th | |
| 2010/11 2010–11 Tercera División The Spanish 2010–11 Tercera División started on 27 August 2010 and the season ended on 26 June 2011 with the promotion play-off finals.-League table:-Group I:-Group II:-Group III:-Group IV:-Group V:-Group VI:-Group VII:... |
3ª 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:... |
1st | |
| 2011/12 2011–12 Segunda División B The 2011–12 Segunda División B season is the 81st since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 20 August 2011, and the season is scheduled to end on 24 June 2012 with the promotion play-off finals.-Group 1:... |
2ªB 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... |
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- 10 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...
- 16 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:...
- 15 seasons in Categorías RegionalesDivisiones 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
Famous players
AyozeAyoze Díaz Díaz
Ayoze Díaz Díaz, simply Ayoze , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Deportivo de La Coruña in Segunda División, mainly as a left defender.-Football career:...
Daniel Cifuentes
Daniel Cifuentes Alfaro
Daniel Cifuentes Alfaro, sometimes Cifu , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Recreativo de Huelva as a right defender.-Football career:...
Nacho Franco
José Ignacio Franco
José Ignacio 'Nacho' Franco Zumeta is a Spanish footballer who plays for Rápido de Bouzas in Tercera División, as a forward.-Football career:...
Gustavo García Jotha
Jonathan Pérez Olivero
Jonathan Pérez Olivero, aka Jotha , is a Spanish footballer who plays for UD Lanzarote of the Spanish fourth division, mainly as a right winger.-Football career:...
Javi Moyano
Javier Moyano Lujano
Javier Moyano Lujano , is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for UD Almería B, as a right-back.-External links:* **...
Nacho Ortiz
Ignacio Rodríguez Ortiz
Ignacio 'Nacho' Rodríguez Ortiz is a Spanish footballer who plays for SV Ried in Austria, as a striker.-External links:**...
Rubén Palazuelos
Rubén Palazuelos
Rubén Palazuelos García is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.-Football career:Palazuelos began his career with hometown side Racing de Santander, but never made it past the reserves...
Javier Yubero
Javier Yubero
Francisco Javier Yubero Solanilla was a Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-Football career:...
Fredrik Söderström
Fredrik Söderström
Sven Olof Fredrik Söderström is a retired Swedish footballer who played as a midfielder.-Club career:Söderström started his professional career with lowly IK Brage. In January 1997, he moved to Vitória de Guimarães in Portugal, where his stellar performances attracted the attention of league...