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Granada CF

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The club's first match was played against Deportivo Jaén, where they secured a 2-1 victory, marking the beginning of their journey in football.

Granada has won the Segunda División title four times, with their most recent victory in the 2022-23 season.

Granada CF is a professional football club based in Granada, Spain, known for its rich history and competitive spirit.

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Biography

Formation

Granada Club de Fútbol, commonly known as Granada, was established on April 6, 1931, originally under the name Recreativo de Granada. The club's first president, Julio López Fernández, played a crucial role in its registration and the formation of its initial Board of Directors. Granada's inaugural match took place on December 6, 1931, against Deportivo Jaén, resulting in a 2-1 victory, with Antonio Bombillar scoring the first goal in the club's history. The team quickly made its mark, finishing second in the Tercera Regional – Región Sur championship in its first season, which led to promotion to the Segunda Regional.

La Liga Entry and Peak

Granada made its debut in La Liga during the 1941-42 season, with their first match ending in a 1-1 draw against Celta. The club's early years in the top division were marked by significant victories, including an 8-0 win against Real Oviedo and a 6-0 triumph over Barcelona. Granada finished that season in 10th place, establishing itself as a competitive team in Spanish football. Over the years, the club has experienced various promotions and relegations, with notable successes in the Segunda División, where they have won the title four times, most recently in the 2022-23 season.

Honours and Legacy

Granada CF has a rich history of achievements, including four Segunda División titles and a Copa del Rey runners-up finish in 1958-59. The club also boasts several regional and friendly tournament victories, such as the Andalucía Cup in 1932-33 and the Antonio Puerta Trophy in 2010. The legacy of Granada is further highlighted by individual accolades, including the Pichichi Trophy awarded to several players over the years, showcasing the club's contribution to Spanish football.

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History

Foundation

Granada Club de Fútbol was founded on 6 April 1931, originally as Recreativo de Granada; the first president was Julio López Fernández. He registered the club in the Registry of Associations in the Civil Government and presented the first Board of Directors. The first football match was played against the Deportivo Jaén on 6 December 1931, which resulted in a 2–1 victory. The first goal in the match, and in the club's history, was scored by Antonio Bombillar. The first home match was played against U.D. Andújar two weeks later. Granada won it 1–0. It took place at Campo de Las Tablas stadium. In the 1931–32 season, the club finished 2nd in the Tercera Regional – Región Sur championship. 4 wins in 6 matches helped Granada achieve promotion to the Segunda Regional. The club started the season in a new division with a new president, Gabriel Morcillo Raya. During the 1932–33 season the club had the biggest win in its history, 11–0 against Xerez on 23 April 1933.

La Liga entry and peak

After several promotions, in 1941–42 the club made its La Liga debut. It was the match against the Celta on 28 September 1941. The game ended up in 1–1 draw. The first Granada goal in the highest Spanish division was scored by César Rodríguez Álvarez. During that season the Granada had some historical home wins, among them 8–0 against Real Oviedo and 6–0 against Barcelona. Granada finished the season in the 10th position among 14 teams. From 1942 until the 1980s, it…

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League: LaLiga 2

Legacy

Honours

National

Segunda División (4): 1940–41, 1956–57, 1967–68, 2022–23 Segunda División B (3): 1982–83, 1999–00, 2009–10 Tercera División (3): 1933–34, 2003–04, 2005–06 Copa del Rey: runners-up (1): 1958–59

Regional tournaments

Andalucia Cup (1): 1932–33 Andalucia Championship reservations (1): 1971–72

Friendly

Antonio Puerta Trophy (1): 2010

Individual

Pichichi Trophy

La Liga: Enrique Porta (1971–72) Segunda División: Miguel (1964–65), Rafa (1955–56), Myrto Uzuni (2022–2023)

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