CD Leganés and Sevilla FC: A Detailed Overview
Background and History
Club Deportivo Leganés, commonly known as CD Leganés, is a professional football club based in the city of Leganés, Spain. Founded in 1928, the club currently competes in the Segunda División, the second tier of the Spanish football league system.
Sevilla Fútbol Club, or Sevilla FC for short, is a professional football club based in the city of Seville, Spain. Founded in 1905, Sevilla FC is one of the most successful clubs in Spanish history, having won the UEFA Europa League six times, the Copa del Rey five times, and the Supercopa de España once times.
Rivalry
CD Leganés and Sevilla FC share a rivalry that dates back to their first meeting in 1998. The two clubs are located just a short distance from each other, and their close proximity has led to a competitive rivalry that has been dubbed the "Madrid-Andalusian Derby."
Notable Matches
Throughout their history, CD Leganés and Sevilla FC have played some memorable matches, including:
- In the 2019 Copa del Rey, Sevilla FC defeated CD Leganés 3-0 in the semifinals.
- In the 2018-2019 season, CD Leganés held Sevilla FC to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarterfinal tie.
- In the 2017-2018 season, Sevilla FC defeated CD Leganés 3-2 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey round of 16 tie.
Current Status
As of 2023, CD Leganés are playing in the Segunda División, the second tier of the Spanish football league system. Sevilla FC, on the other hand, are playing in La Liga, the top tier of the Spanish football league system.
Key Players
Some of the key players for CD Leganés include:
- Juan Muñoz
- Borja Bastón
- Unai Bustinza
Some of the key players for Sevilla FC include:
- Yassine Bounou
- Fernando
- Marcos Acuña
Stadiums
CD Leganés play their home matches at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque, which has a capacity of 12,450.
Sevilla FC play their home matches at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, which has a capacity of 43,883.
