CD Leganes, also known as Club Deportivo Leganes, is a Spanish professional football club based in a city that is in the community of Madrid. The club was discovered back in 1928. Ever since then, the club has experienced a remarkable journey, ascending from the lower tiers of Spanish football to take part in La Liga.
The club is acknowledged by the football fans across the world for their resilience and consistent strive for greatness. Moreover, the club embodies an community spirit. Over time, they have set up themselves as a respected name in the Spanish football.
In this blog, we will take a look at the club facts and history. We will also take a look at the current squad and the club’s fierce rivals.
As of right now (February 2025), the club is valued at €45 million approximately. CD Leganes has secured sponsorship deals with prominent brands, like Joma as their kit supplier and Mahou as their official beer partner.
Moreover, the club has also secured a beverage partnership from Coca-Cola. These partnerships have been instrumental in supporting the financial stability of the club and growth.
CD Leganes History
CD Leganes was set up back in 1928. However, it was not until the late 20th and early 21st centuries that the club started to make big strides in football in Spanish. For the majority of the history, Leganes finished competed in the lower divisions, including Segunda Division B and Tercera Division.
The fortunes of the club changed during the 2015-16 season when they got the promotion to La Liga for the first time in their history. Under the management of Asier Garitano, the club has secured a second-place finish in the Segunda Division. It pretty much marked a historical milestone for the Spanish Club.
Their first ever season in La Liga, which was the 2016-17, was challenging. However, the team managed to avoid relegation, finishing in the 17th position. In the forthcoming seasons, the club continued to defy expectations, with notable performances, including Copa de Rey run in the 2017-18 season, where they reached the semi finals after eliminating Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Irrespective of their efforts, the club faced relegation at the end of the 2019-20 season. However, by showing character and resilience, CD Leganes secured promotion back to the La Liga in the 2024-25 season after being victorious in the Segunda Division.
CD Leganes Club Anthems
CD Leganes fans. (Image Credits: Official X account of CD Leganes)
The official anthem of CD Leganes is titled Pepinero Soy. It reflects the pride and passion of the club and their loyal supporters. The anthem is actually played at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque prior to the home matches, fostering a sense of unity and enthusiasm among the fans.
Moreover, the supporters have adopted different chants and songs that resonates throughout the stadium, contributing to the vibrant matchday atmosphere. These anthems and chants are crucial to the identity of the club and serve to inspire both the players and fans all across the world.
CD Leganes Rivalries
The club’s biggest rivalry is with Getafe CF, acknowledged as the South Madrid Derby. The proximity of the two clubs, both situated in the Southern Suburbs of Madrid, fuels this rivalry.
Historically speaking, the matches between these two clubs have always been intense, reflecting a competitive spirit and local pride of both teams. While Getafe has spent a lot of time in the top division, Leganes’ recent rise has added a new direction towards the rivalry with both clubs’ fans are eagerly anticipating the derby matches.
CD Leganes Honors
Name
Number of Titles (Seasons)
Segunda Division
2023-24
Segunda Division B
1992-93
Tercera Division
1985-86, 1989-90, 1990-91
CD Leganes Honors list
The club’s most notable achievement come in the last season. It was the 2023-24 campaign when they clinched the Segunda Division title and secured their return to La Liga. Moreover, CD Leganes have won the Segunda Division B one time and the Tercera Division three times, highlighting the progression through the tiers of Spanish Football.
All competition stats this season
As of right now (February 2025), the club is competing in the La Liga and the Copa del Rey. In La Liga, the team is in the 16th on the table, trying their best to work hard and rank higher as the season goes on.
CD Leganes Players (Image Source: Official X of CDLeganes_en)
On the other hand, in the Copa Del Rey, the club was handed a 2-3 loss by Los Blancos in the Quarter Final. The game rather looked good but Luka Modric and Endrick stole the show and gave Real Madrid the win they needed. So far, the club has shown some commendable performances but they need to do more to stay in with the giants of the league.
Competition
Stage Reached
Top Scorer
Goals Scored
La Liga
15th Position
Juan Cruz
3
Copa Del Rey
Round of 16
Juan Cruz
3
Stats this season of CD Leganes
The forward Juan Cruz has been a key player for the team. He has led the scoring charts in both competitions this season. The club keeps on focusing on getting valuable points in the league to make sure they are staying in the top competition.
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CD Leganes Players
Leganes players in a hurdle. (Image Credits: Official X of CDLeganes_en)
Let us now have a look at the players of the club:
Player name
Jersey number
Position
Ivan Vilar
1
Goalkeeper
Bruno Gonzalez
4
Defender
Kenneth Omeruo
5
Defender
Seydouba Cisse
6
Midfielder
Ruben Pardo
8
Midfielder
Juan Cruz
9
Forward
Javier Hernandez
10
Midfielder
Sergio Gonzalez
14
Defender
Dani Raba
17
Forward
Jose Arnaiz
18
Forward
Allan Nyom
20
Defender
Fede Vico
22
Midfielder
Diego Conde
25
Goalkeeper
Unai Bustinza
27
Defender
Yassin Qasmi
29
Forward
Naim Garcia
30
Midfielder
Manuel Molina
33
Midfielder
CD Leganes Players list
With the second half of the season already under the way, the questions are thrown at the clubs who are at the lower section of the table. Among these clubs, CD Leganes are a newcomer in the league after so many years. Will the club crumble under pressure or they will show consistent improvement? Only time will tell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CD Leganes nickname?
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The club's nickname is Los Pepineros. It actually translates to The Cucumber Growers. The nickname is rooted in the agricultural history of Leganes.
Who is the head coach of CD Leganes?
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Borja Jimenez is the head coach of CD Leganes.
What is the capacity of Estadio Municipal de Butarque?
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The capacity of Estadio Municipal de Butarque is 12,450.
What is the significance of the anthem Pepinero Soy?
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The anthem showcases the pride and unity of CD Leganes supporters, played before every home game at Butarque.
What is CD Leganes' biggest rivalry?
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The fiercest rivalry of the club is with Getafe CF. It is known as the South Madrid Derby.