Getafe CF facts for kids
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| Full name | Getafe Club de Fútbol S.A.D. | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Geta Azulones (Deep Blue Ones) |
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| Founded | 8 July 1983 | |||
| Ground | Estadio Coliseum | |||
| Capacity | 16,500 | |||
| Owner | Ángel Torres | |||
| President | Ángel Torres | |||
| Head coach | José Bordalás | |||
| League | La Liga | |||
| 2022–23 | La Liga, 15th of 20 | |||
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Getafe Club de Fútbol S.A.D. is a professional football team from Getafe, a city near Madrid in Spain. They play in La Liga, which is the top football league in Spain. Their home stadium is the Estadio Coliseum, which can hold 16,500 fans. They have played there since 1998.
The club was first started in 1946 and then officially re-founded in 1983. Getafe first reached La Liga in 2004. They stayed in the top league for twelve years until 2016, and then returned in 2017. Getafe has rivalries with nearby teams like Leganés, Atlético Madrid, and Real Madrid.
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Club History
How Getafe Started
A team called Sociedad Getafe Deportivo was formed in 1923. They played in lower leagues for a few years. After the Spanish Civil War, in 1945, five friends from Getafe decided to create a new local team. This club was officially founded on 24 February 1946, and was named Club Getafe Deportivo.
The club first played in a field without proper goal posts. Later, they moved to a better field at San Isidro. In the 1956–57 season, Club Getafe was promoted to the Tercera División, which was the third division at the time. They almost reached the Segunda División (second division) in 1957–58 but were defeated.
On 2 September 1970, the club opened its own stadium, Las Margaritas. They won their first game there 3–1. Six years later, they were promoted to the second division for the first time.
Time in the Second Division
Club Getafe Deportivo played in the Segunda División for six seasons, from 1976 to 1982. They didn't have much success during this time.
In 1978, the team played against Barcelona, a very famous club, in the Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup). Getafe tied 3–3 at home in the first game. But in the second game, Barcelona won 8–0 at their stadium.
After the 1981–82 season, the club faced financial problems and was eventually closed down.
Meanwhile, a new club called Peña Madridista Getafe was founded in 1976. This club later changed its name to Club Deportivo Peña Getafe. On 10 July 1982, they joined with another older club, Club Getafe Promesas.
Getafe Today
The current Getafe Club de Fútbol was officially founded on 8 July 1983, after the clubs merged.
Starting in regional leagues in 1983–84, Getafe was promoted four times in a row. They reached the Segunda División B (third division). The club then moved up to the Segunda División in 1994–95, but only stayed for two years. In 1997, they almost dropped to the fourth division but managed to stay up.
Getafe's current stadium, the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, opened on 1 January 1998.
The team returned to the second division in 1999–2000 but was relegated again after two seasons. However, they quickly returned in 2001–02 despite some financial difficulties.
In the 2003–04 season, Getafe had an amazing year in the second division. On the last day of the season, they needed to win to get promoted to La Liga. They beat Tenerife 5–3, with Sergio Pachón scoring all five goals! This made Getafe the fourth team from the Community of Madrid to play in La Liga. It was a huge achievement, as they had climbed through all the Spanish football leagues in just 20 years.
Life in La Liga
Getafe started their first season in La Liga (2004–05) slowly. But home wins against big teams like Espanyol, Athletic Bilbao, Valencia, and Real Madrid helped them finish 13th. They were the only promoted team to avoid going back down.
In 2006–07, Getafe finished ninth again. Their goalkeeper, Roberto Abbondanzieri, won an award for letting in the fewest goals. The best part of their season was reaching the Copa del Rey final. They had never even reached the quarter-finals before! In the semi-final, they lost 5–2 to Barcelona in the first game, but then won an incredible 4–0 at home in the second game. Getafe lost the final 1–0 to Sevilla. Because Sevilla had already qualified for the UEFA Champions League, Getafe got to play in the UEFA Cup (now called the Europa League) the next season.
In the 2007–08 UEFA Cup, Getafe did very well. They reached the quarter-finals and played against Bayern Munich, a huge team from Germany. They drew 1–1 away from home. In the second game, Getafe was leading 3–1 in extra time, but Bayern scored two quick goals to win on the away goals rule. Getafe also reached the Copa del Rey final again that season, but lost 3–1 to Valencia.
In the 2015–16 season, Getafe was relegated back to the second division after 12 years in La Liga. However, they quickly returned in 2016–17 by winning the play-offs. In the 2017–18 season, they finished 8th, staying safely in La Liga.
Recent Years (2019–Present)
In the 2018–19 season, Getafe had their best finish ever in La Liga, coming in 5th place. This meant they qualified for the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League group stage. They finished second in their group and moved on to the next round. They beat Ajax 3–2 over two games in the Round of 32. Their European journey ended in the Round of 16, where they lost 2–0 to Inter Milan.
Getafe has played:
- 21 seasons in La Liga (top division)
- 7 seasons in Segunda División (second division)
- 11 seasons in Segunda División B (third division)
- 1 season in Tercera División (fourth division)
- 3 seasons in Regional Divisions
Getafe's Stadium
Getafe plays their home games at the Estadio Coliseum. It is located in Getafe and has a field that is 105 by 70 meters. The stadium opened on 1 January 1998. It is named after Alfonso Pérez, a famous Spanish football player who played for Real Madrid. Even though he never played for Getafe or in this stadium, he was a well-known player from the area.
Before the Coliseum, Getafe played at the Estadio de las Margaritas. The Coliseum was built to be a bigger and better stadium. It has been updated many times and can now hold around 14,400 people, with space for more standing fans. The stadium is usually full for big games against Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Barcelona.
Getafe also uses a nearby Sports City for training. These facilities have several training fields, medical rooms, and recovery areas for the players.
Getafe Supporters
Getafe supporters are often called Marea Azul (Blue Tide) or Azulones (Deep Blue Ones), because of the team's blue colors. The number of fans has grown as the team has become more successful. There are 18 peñas (supporter clubs) and 12,000 socios (members). Famous people like former Real Madrid player Francisco Pavón, and sports stars Fernando Alonso and Rafael Nadal have supported Getafe.
Getafe fans are not just from Spain. They have supporters in countries like Australia, Sweden, Argentina, and the United States. In 2007, a supporter club was even started in Venezuela.
When Getafe wins important games, fans gather to celebrate at the Cibelina statue in the town center. For the 2007 Copa del Rey final, thousands of fans went to the stadium to support the team. Those who couldn't get tickets watched the game on a big screen in Getafe's main square.
Getafe also has a small group of dedicated fans called Comandos Azules (Blue Commandos).
Team Rivalries
Getafe has a strong rivalry with Leganés because they are close neighbors. They played many exciting games against each other in the lower divisions.
In the top division, Getafe has had some thrilling matches against Real Madrid. Even though Real Madrid is a much bigger club with a huge budget, Getafe often plays their best football against them.
Getafe has also developed a rivalry with Barcelona. A famous moment was their 4–0 victory over Barcelona in the 2006–07 Copa del Rey semi-final. They also have a rivalry with Valencia, especially after Valencia beat Getafe 3–1 in the 2008 Copa del Rey final, stopping Getafe from winning their first major trophy.
European Competitions
Getafe has played in the UEFA Europa League (which used to be called the UEFA Cup) three times.
In 2007–08, they qualified for the UEFA Cup because they were runners-up in the Copa del Rey. They did very well, reaching the quarter-finals before being knocked out by Bayern Munich.
Three years later, in 2010–11, they qualified again. They made it through the play-off round but were then eliminated in the group stage.
In the 2019–20 season, Getafe played in the Europa League for the third time. They finished second in their group and then beat Ajax in the Round of 32. However, their journey ended in the next round when they lost to Inter Milan in a single match due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Season | Competition | Round | Opponent | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 2007–08 | UEFA Cup | 1R |  Twente |
1–0 | 2–3 (aet) | 3–3 (a) |
| Group G |  Tottenham Hotspur |
N/A | 2–1 | 1st | ||
 Hapoel Tel Aviv |
1–2 | N/A | ||||
 Aalborg BK |
N/A | 2–1 | ||||
 Anderlecht |
2–1 | N/A | ||||
| R32 |  AEK Athens |
3–0 | 1–1 | 4–1 | ||
| R16 |  Benfica |
1–0 | 2–1 | 3–1 | ||
| QF |  Bayern Munich |
3–3 (aet) | 1–1 | 4–4 (a) | ||
| 2010–11 | UEFA Europa League | PO |  APOEL |
1–0 | 1–1 (aet) | 2–1 |
| Group H | Odense |
2–1 | 1–1 | 3rd | ||
 Young Boys |
1–0 | 0–2 | ||||
| VfB Stuttgart |
0–3 | 0–1 | ||||
| 2019–20 | UEFA Europa League | Group C | Basel |
0–1 | 1–2 | 2nd |
 Krasnodar |
3–0 | 2–1 | ||||
 Trabzonspor |
1–0 | 1–0 | ||||
| R32 | Ajax |
2–0 | 1–2 | 3–2 | ||
| R16 |  Inter Milan |
0–2 | ||||
Team Achievements
- Copa del Rey
- Runners-up (2): 2006–07, 2007–08
- Segunda División B – Group 1
- Winners (1): 1998–99
Current Players
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Reserve Team Players
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Club Staff
Current Coaching Staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Head coach |  José Bordalás |
| Assistant coach | Patri |
| Technical assistants | Héctor Verdés Roberto Bordalás Santos Ramírez |
| Fitness coach | Javier Vidal José Tomás |
| Goalkeeping coach | Juanjo Roa |
| Delegate | Mejuto González |
| Kit men | Javier Martín Yagüe Costel Borta Jonathan Suazo Cabeza Peñi |
| Doctors | Christopher Oyola Joaquín Peiró García Ana de la Torre |
| Physiotherapists | Enrique Pascual Muñoz José Ramos Vara Álvaro García Zudaire Xabier Laucirica Zorrozua Diego Saz Luis Peñalver Manzanares Fermín Valera Garrido |
| Rehab fitness coach | Braulio Álcantara Muñoz Juan Antonio Hernández Marchante |
| Podiatrist | Francisco Escobar Ruiz |
| Nutritionist | Katherine De Sousa Maria Eugenia Matas Soriano |
Last updated: 6 October 2021
Source: Getafe CF
Board of Directors
| Office | Name |
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| President | Ángel Torres Sánchez |
| First vice president | Felipe Triguero Escobar |
| Second vice president | Valentín Sánchez Girón |
| Secretary | Juan Leif Pérez Preus |
| Vice secretary | Fernando Santos |
| Treasurer | María Ángeles Carlos Vara |
| General director | José María Durán |
| Sporting director | Rubén Reyes |
| Academy director | Damián Jiménez Fraile |
| Academy coordinator | Juan Manuel Hernández Cáceres |
| Administration and operations director | José Antonio Ramirez |
| Financial director | Angeles Carlos |
| Financial treasurer | Patricia Torres |
| Communication director | Luz Monzón |
| Social media director | David Torres |
| Marketing director | Alberto Heras |
Last updated: 9 April 2019
Source: Getafe CF
Past Coaches
- Luis Sánchez Duque (1994–95)
- Emilio Cruz (1995)
- Luis Ángel Duque (1996)
- Manuel García Calderón (1997–98)
- Santiago Prado (1998–2000)
- Juanjo (2000)
- Manolo Cano (2000)
- Gonzalo Hurtado (2001)
- Felines (2001–03)
- Pepe Mel (2003)
- Josu Uribe (2003–04)
- Quique Sánchez Flores (2004–05)
- Bernd Schuster (2005–07)
- Michael Laudrup (2007–08)
- Víctor Muñoz (2008–09)
- Míchel (2009–11)
- Luis García (2011–14)
Cosmin Contra (2014–15)- Quique Sánchez Flores (2015)
- Pablo Franco (2015)
- Fran Escribá (2015–16)
Juan Esnáider (2016)- José Bordalás (2016–21)
- Míchel (2021)
- Quique Sánchez Flores (2021–2023)
- José Bordalás (2023–)
Club Presidents
- Antonio de Miguel (1983–92)
- Francisco Flores (1992–2000)
- Felipe González (2000–01)
- Domingo Rebosio (2001–02)
- Ángel Torres (2002–)
More About Getafe
- Getafe CF B (Getafe's reserve team)
- Getafe Deportivo (The original Getafe club)
Images for kids
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This chart shows Getafe CF's league performance from 1929 to the present day.
See also
In Spanish: Getafe Club de Fútbol para niños
