Lleida CF facts for kids
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| Full name | Lleida Club de Futbol | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Els Blaus, Lleidatans, Els de la Terra Ferma | |||
| Founded | 2011 | |||
| Ground | Camp d'Esports, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain |
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| Capacity | 13,500 | |||
| President | Luis Pereira | |||
| Head coach | Vacant | |||
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Lleida Club de Futbol is a Spanish football team. It is based in Lleida, a city in Catalonia, Spain. The club was started in July 2011. They play their home games at a stadium called Camp d'Esports. This stadium can hold 13,500 fans.
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Club History: How Lleida CF Started
In May 2011, an older football club called UE Lleida had to close down. This was because they had a lot of debt. A businessman from Lleida, Sisco Pujol, bought their spot in the league. He then created a brand new club, Lleida Esportiu.
First Games and Early Success
The new team started playing in Segunda División B. This was a third-tier league in Spanish football. Their first friendly game was on August 6, 2011. They won 2–0 against Pobla de Mafumet. Their first official match was a 1–3 loss at home to Reus.
In 2013, just two years after forming, Lleida Esportiu tried to get promoted. They played in the playoffs to reach Segunda División. They tried again the next year but did not succeed. In 2016, they reached the playoff final. However, they lost after a penalty shootout.
Copa del Rey Adventures
The club had an exciting run in the 2017–18 Copa del Rey. This is a big cup competition in Spain. Lleida reached the round of 16 for the first time. They even beat a top-level team, Real Sociedad. They made an amazing comeback, overcoming a three-goal disadvantage. In the next round, they played against Atlético Madrid. They were eliminated after losing 7–0 over two games.
Recent Changes and Challenges
After some league changes, Lleida moved to the new fourth-tier league. This was called Segunda Federación for the 2021–22 season. They played in the playoffs again in 2022. They lost to Sestao River Club after a 0–0 draw.
In April 2024, the club changed its name. It became Lleida Club de Futbol. This was done to avoid some legal problems. In July 2025, Lleida CF faced a tough challenge. They were moved down to the Tercera Federación league. This happened because of some unpaid bills.
League Performance Overview
Lleida CF has played:
- 10 seasons in Segunda División B (a third-tier league)
- 5 seasons in Segunda Federación/Segunda División RFEF (a fourth-tier league)
Club Records and Achievements
Lleida CF has set some interesting records:
- Biggest League Win: They won 6–0 against Atlético Baleares on April 3, 2016.
- Biggest League Loss: They lost 5–1 to Villarreal B on October 3, 2015. They also lost 4–0 to Sabadell on December 21, 2019.
- Highest Attendance: 13,700 fans watched them play Sevilla Atlético on June 19, 2016.
- Most Games Played: Pau Torres played 193 league games for the club.
- Most League Goals: Jaime Mata scored 29 goals in league matches.
- Most Goals in One Season: Pedro Martín scored 19 goals in the 2018–19 season.
- Highest League Position: They finished 3rd in Segunda División B in 2014.
- Best Copa del Rey Result: Reaching the Round of 16 in 2017–18.
- Youngest Player: Òscar Canadell played at 17 years and 158 days old.
- Oldest Player: Óscar Rubio played at 40 years and 355 days old.
Coaches
Here are some of the coaches who have led Lleida CF: Statistics are correct as of May 4, 2025.
| Name | Nationality | From | To | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | Win % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emili Vicente |  Spain |
23 July 2011 | 30 June 2012 | 38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 50 | 40 | 42.1 | |
| Toni Seligrat | Spain |
1 July 2012 | 30 June 2014 | 76 | 36 | 26 | 14 | 108 | 69 | 47.4 | |
| Imanol Idiakez | Spain |
1 July 2014 | 30 June 2016 | 76 | 36 | 20 | 20 | 93 | 56 | 47.4 | |
| Gustavo Siviero |  Argentina |
13 July 2016 | 16 May 2017 | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 41 | 39.5 | |
| Gerard Albadalejo | Spain |
31 May 2017 | 3 February 2019 | 61 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 70 | 59 | 39.3 | |
| Juan Carlos Oliva | Spain |
5 February 2019 | 3 June 2019 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 33.3 | |
| Molo | Spain |
5 June 2019 | 24 May 2021 | 54 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 63 | 50 | 40.7 | |
| Gabri | Spain |
1 June 2021 | 25 May 2022 | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 38 | 39 | 44.1 | |
| Pere Martí | Spain |
9 June 2022 | 21 December 2022 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 26.7 | |
| Toni Seligrat | Spain |
28 December 2022 | 2 February 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 25 | |
| Ángel Viadero | Spain |
3 February 2023 | 6 June 2024 | 49 | 25 | 9 | 15 | 60 | 41 | 51 | |
| Marc García | Spain |
7 June 2024 | 3 March 2025 | 25 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 33 | 19 | 32 | |
| Iñigo Idiakez | Spain |
4 March 2025 | 2 June 2025 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 11.1 |
See also
In Spanish: Lleida Club de Futbol para niños
