What you need to know about Getafe football club

This team is not a giant of Spanish football, does not have hundreds of millions for transfers, but constantly proves that it can spoil the life of even the biggest clubs.

Founded in 1946, Getafe remained in the shadow of other Madrid teams for a long time, but gradually made a name for itself in La Liga. The club is based in the suburbs of Madrid, and its home arena is the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.

Getafe is strength of character, tough football and fearlessness in front of any opponent.

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Getafe: the history of the club

Unlike Real or Barcelona, the history of Getafe is not full of shiny trophies or loud victories. However, this club is a real fighter that has come a long way from the lower divisions to the elite of Spanish football.

For a long time, Getafe performed in the third and second divisions, until in 2004, for the first time in history, it entered La Liga. Many thought it would be a short visit, but the team not only established itself in the elite, but also began to surprise everyone with its game.

The best period in the history of the club is 2007 and 2008, when Getafe reached the final of the Spanish Cup twice in a row and played in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Cup.

In the 2018/19 season, the team almost got into the Champions League, finishing 5th in La Liga – the best result in the club's history.

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Getafe: Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium

The Coliseum is the real Getafe fortress. It is incredibly difficult for opponents to play here, regardless of their status.

Capacity – more than 17,000 seats.
A small but very loud stadium where the fans always push the team forward.
Named after Alfonso Perez, one of Madrid's best footballers, although he never played for Getafe.

Getafe: achievements

Although the club does not have a large number of trophies, its results speak for themselves:

Finalist of the Spanish Cup – 2007, 2008.
Quarterfinalist of the UEFA Cup – 2008.
5th place in La Liga – 2019.
Regular performances in European cups.

That's an accomplishment for a team that doesn't have an all-star lineup, but it does have character.

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Getafe: famous players

Bright footballers played for the club and wrote their names in the history of the team:

Pablo Sarabia is a pupil of Real Madrid, who revealed himself in Getafe.
Roberto Soldado is one of the club's top scorers.
Angel Rodríguez is a forward who has been the team's main attacking force for a long time.
Jose Bordalas is the coach who made Getafe the storm of La Liga in 2018-2021.
David Soria is a goalkeeper who saved the team many times in important matches.

Getafe: interesting facts

Getafe is the youngest club in La Liga, founded in 1946.
In the 2007/08 season, the team almost eliminated Bavaria from the UEFA Cup, conceding in the last minutes.
The club is often referred to as \"the most unpleasant team\" in La Liga for its hard-nosed style of play.
In 2019, Getafe took 5th place, leaving behind Seville and Valencia.
This is one of the few clubs in Spain that has never spent more than €20 million on transfers.

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\"Girona\": what is known about this football club

\"Girona\" is a football club from Catalonia, founded in 1930. The team is based in the city of the same name and has played in the lower divisions for a long time.

In the last decade, everything changed — \"Girona\" not only broke into La Liga, but also became one of the main sensations of the season.

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History of \"Girona\"

The club spent most of its existence in the Segunda or lower, without much resources or a big name.

In the 2010s, the team began to seriously fight for promotion.
In 2017, for the first time in history, she went to Primera.
The debut season was successful, but two years later the team was relegated.
In 2022 Girona returned to La Liga.
Season 2023/24 — transformation from an outsider to a contender for the Champions League without multi-million dollar transfers.

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Girona Stadium

Montilivi is the club's home arena:

Capacity – slightly more than 14,000 spectators.
A compact and atmospheric stadium without luxury, but with warm fan support.
Known as an unpleasant place for opponents due to the proximity of the stands to the field.

Achievements of \"Girona\"

Although the club does not have a large collection of trophies, its recent results speak for themselves:

2017 — first appearance in La Liga.
2022 — return to Primera.
2023/24 — the fight for the top 4.
Victories over \"Real\" and \"Barcelona\".

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Famous players of \"Girona\"

Cristian Stuani is the best scorer in the history of the club.
Aleish Garcia is the engine of the midfield.
Artem Dovbyk is a Ukrainian attacker who is important in the attack.
Yanchel Herrera is a key player in midfield.
Miguel Gutierrez is a promising full-back.

Interesting facts about \"Girona\"

Has the smallest stadium among the leaders of La Liga.
Part of the City Football Group structure (owner of Manchester City).
Competes in a region dominated by Barcelona.
Debut in the Premier League — only in 2017.
She has not yet played in the European Cups, but may make her debut in the near future.

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