Getafe Cf Tickets

One of the leading Spanish football clubs Getafe CF is a known name in the sport. The progressive team has shown great promise by rising from the bottom of the table to where they are now. Not only have they qualified for the UEFA Cup but the squad has also appeared in the final of the annual Copa del Rey. The team has gathered an international fan base because of their enthusiastic approach towards games. Now Getafe CF tickets are available to see this rising team live in action.

The club is named after Getafe, the metropolitan city of Madrid that it is based in. It was founded by five locals in 1946. Originally the squad was known by the name "Club Getafe Deportivo" and started playing at "Campo del Regimiento de Artillería." The modest venue lacked in even goal posts but that didn't stop the team from progressing in the game. Within a short time they were promoted to the third division. Although showing great promise on the field, the club was relegated in the eighties due to financial reasons.

The present team came into being in 1983 with the merger of two regional clubs "Deportivo Peña Getafe" and "Club Getafe Promesas." The revived squad made progress as a team and went on to reach new heights within the next twenty years. Getafe CF especially showed outstanding performance in their game against Tenerife claiming an outstanding victory with a 5-3 score. The legendry win saw them being promoted to the first division. The win also made them the fourth team ever from outside the city of Madrid to play in La Liga. Now there is a chance to see the team live in action at the next Getafe CF games.

Rising to the thirteenth position in the Spanish League under the leadership of  former coach Quique Sánchez Flores, the team got noticed for its great performances starting 2004- 05 season. Other noted coaches who have contributed in the success of the team include Víctor Muñoz, Bernd Schuster, Pachín, Michael Laudrup and Pepe Mel.

Getafe CF has a large fan following. The club's fans include stars like Rafael Nadal and Francisco Pavón. There are eighteen fan clubs and over twelve thousand associates. Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, home to the squad attracts a large number of fans. Famous rivalries of the club are with Real Madrid, Leganés and Barcelona.

While playing for the team, goal keeper Roberto Abbondanzieri won the Zamora Trophy. Other noted players who have played for the team include Gabriel Fernández Arenas, Daniel 'Dani' Marín, Sergio Sánchez Sánchez, Javier Casquero and many more. The present roster of the team also boasts of highly skilled players. See them in action as attempt another win for the team.

The team is known for playing with passion and puts on a great show every time it takes to the football ground.  Get Getafe CF tickets to see the team live in action.