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CD Leganés is a professional football club based in Leganés, Spain, known for its competitive spirit in Spanish football.

Founded on June 23, 1928, CD Leganés initially played in the sixth division of Spanish football before rising through the ranks.

The club was inactive during the Spanish Civil War but reformed in 1946, marking the beginning of its modern history.

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Biography

Formation

Club Deportivo Leganés, S.A.D. was officially founded on June 23, 1928, during a meeting in Madrid, with Ramón del Hierro serving as its first president. The club began its journey in the lower tiers of Spanish football, playing its inaugural season in the sixth division. However, the Spanish Civil War forced the club to suspend operations in 1936, and it remained inactive until it was reformed on September 4, 1946.

Rise Through the Ranks

For many years, Leganés played in the lower leagues, but a significant turning point came in 1977 when they regained promotion to the fourth division. The club continued to progress, reaching the third division in 1987 and then the second division in 1993, where they maintained their status for 11 seasons, achieving notable eighth-place finishes from 1995 to 1997. In December 2008, a new ownership led by Victoria Pavón and Felipe Moreno marked a new era for the club, with Pavón becoming the president in July 2009.

La Liga Promotions

The 2015-16 season was historic for Leganés as they earned promotion to La Liga for the first time in their history, sealing their place in the top flight with a 1-0 victory against CD Mirandés on June 4, 2016. This achievement made them the fifth team from the Community of Madrid to compete in La Liga, joining the ranks of prestigious clubs like Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Leganés has since established itself in the top division, showcasing their growth and ambition in Spanish football.

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History

Lower leagues (1928–1992)

The club was officially founded on 23 June 1928, when a meeting happened in Madrid. Its first president was Ramón del Hierro. However the club had to suspend operations in 1936 due to the Spanish civil war, where they remained inactive until they reformed on 4 September 1946. Leganés played the vast majority of its existence in the lower leagues. In 1977 the club regained promotion to the fourth division, where it had played before for seven years when the category was still the third level.

Third and second divisions (1992–2016)

After a steady progression, Leganés reached the new division three in 1987, being promoted to the second division six years later and maintaining its league status for 11 seasons; during this timeframe, it collected two consecutive eighth places (best) from 1995 to 1997. On 24 December 2008, Victoria Pavón and Felipe Moreno acquired a majority stake of the club. Since July 2009, Victoria Pavón has been the president of the club. In the 2013–14 season, Leganés was promoted to Segunda División after 10 seasons in Segunda B.

La Liga promotions (2016–present)

In the 2015–16 season, for the first time in their history, Leganés earned promotion to La Liga, which was sealed on 4 June 2016 with a 1–0 away win against CD Mirandés, thus becoming the fifth team from Community of Madrid ever to play in La Liga, after Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and Getafe. They remained in the top flight…

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League: La Liga
League: LaLiga 2

Trophies & Awards

Award: Premio Menina

Legacy

Honours

Segunda División: 2023–24 Segunda División B: 1992–93 Tercera División: 1985–86

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