CD Guadalajara
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- Spain Tercera Group 18 176 Spain Segunda Division RFEF Group 5 102 Spain Segunda B Group 2 76 Spain Primera Division RFEF Group 1 38 Club Friendly List 7 Spain Copa del Rey 4 Spain Copa Federacion 4 Spain Tercera - Play-Offs 4 Spain Segunda B Play-Offs 2 Spain Regional Cup 1
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Wikipedia - CD Guadalajara (Spain)
Club Deportivo Guadalajara, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Guadalajara, in the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha. Founded in 1947 it currently plays in Primera Federación – Group 1, holding home matches at Estadio Pedro Escartín, with a capacity for 6,000 seats.
History
Guadalajara was founded on 10 January 1947, playing its first match in the amateur league against Real Ávila CF, a 2–1 win. In 1970 its grounds, Pedro Escartín (in honour of a former referee), were inaugurated.
On 18 July 1985, on the day of the club hymn's official presentation, the club first appeared in the Copa del Rey, against Rayo Vallecano. It would spend the first sixty years of its existence in the fourth division and the regional leagues.
Guadalajara first reached the third level at the end of 2006–07, after a 3–2 aggregate win against UD Las Palmas Atlético in the playoffs. After four seasons in the category, the club climbed to division two: after finishing second in the regular season, promotion was achieved after a comeback against CD Mirandés in the playoffs (2–1 away success after a 0–1 home loss).
On 4 June 2013, shortly before the second division season was over, Guadalajara was dropped back to the third category after a two-year spell even though it eventually finished above the relegation zone, due to alleged financial irregularities.
In April 2025, CD Guadalajara promoted to Primera Federación.
The team plays its home matches at the Estadio Pedro Escartín, a venue that can accommodate thousands of enthusiastic supporters. Over the years, CD Guadalajara has developed a reputation for nurturing local talent and promoting an attacking style of play that excites fans.
Competing in the lower divisions of Spanish football, CD Guadalajara has experienced various successes, including notable cup runs and league performances. The club's commitment to community engagement and youth development reflects its deep roots in the region, making it a beloved institution in Guadalajara and beyond.
With a focus on building a strong team culture and striving for promotion, CD Guadalajara continues to aim for greater heights in Spanish football, embodying the spirit and passion of the beautiful game.