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After years in the second division facing serious economic and sporting difficulties, Albacete returned to the top flight in the [[2002–03 Segunda División|2002–03 campaign]], led by César Ferrando (later of [[Atlético Madrid]]). However, it dropped in [[2004–05 La Liga|2004–05]], after just six wins from 38 matches, going on to stabilize in the subsequent seasons in the second level. |
After years in the second division facing serious economic and sporting difficulties, Albacete returned to the top flight in the [[2002–03 Segunda División|2002–03 campaign]], led by César Ferrando (later of [[Atlético Madrid]]). However, it dropped in [[2004–05 La Liga|2004–05]], after just six wins from 38 matches, going on to stabilize in the subsequent seasons in the second level. |
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The [[2010–11 Segunda División|2010–11 season]] brought two coaching changes, with both [[Antonio Calderón]] and [[David Vidal]] (who returned to the club only a few months after leaving) being fired, as Albacete returned to the third division after 21 years. On 6 December 2011, [[Andrés Iniesta]] – who played for the club in his youth before joining [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] – became the club's major shareholder, donating [[Euro|€]]420,000 to the cash-strapped club.<ref>[http://www.elpais.com/articulo/english/Iniesta/throws/420000-euro/lifeline/to/indebted/Albacete/elpepueng/20111206elpeng_10/Ten Iniesta throws 420,000-euro lifeline to indebted Albacete]; [[El País]], 6 December 2011</ref> The team managed to reach the last 16 of the [[2011–12 Copa del Rey|Copa del Rey]] nonetheless, notably beating Atlético Madrid 3–1 on aggregate.<ref>[http://www.espnstar.com/football/primera-liga/news/detail/item726699/Manzano-sacked-by-Atletico/ Manzano sacked by Atletico]; [[ESPN Star Sports]], 23 December 2011</ref> |
The [[2010–11 Segunda División|2010–11 season]] brought two coaching changes, with both [[Antonio Calderón]] and [[David Vidal]] (who returned to the club only a few months after leaving) being fired, as Albacete returned to the third division after 21 years. On 6 December 2011, [[Andrés Iniesta]] – who played for the club in his youth before joining [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] – became the club's major shareholder, donating [[Euro|€]]420,000 to the cash-strapped club.<ref>[http://www.elpais.com/articulo/english/Iniesta/throws/420000-euro/lifeline/to/indebted/Albacete/elpepueng/20111206elpeng_10/Ten Iniesta throws 420,000-euro lifeline to indebted Albacete]; [[El País]], 6 December 2011</ref> The team managed to reach the last 16 of the [[2011–12 Copa del Rey|Copa del Rey]] nonetheless, notably beating Atlético Madrid 3–1 on aggregate.<ref>[http://www.espnstar.com/football/primera-liga/news/detail/item726699/Manzano-sacked-by-Atletico/ Manzano sacked by Atletico] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111084741/http://www.espnstar.com/football/primera-liga/news/detail/item726699/Manzano-sacked-by-Atletico/ |date=11 January 2012 }}; [[ESPN Star Sports]], 23 December 2011</ref> |
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In March 2013 Agustín Lázaro, CEO of Iniesta's [[winery]] enterprise, was appointed as Albacete's chairman.<ref>[http://www.abc.es/local-castilla-mancha/20130305/abci-agustin-lazaro-gerente-bodegas-201303051853.html Agustín Lázaro, gerente de Bodegas Iniesta, nuevo presidente del Albacete Balompié (Agustín Lázaro, Iniesta Winery manager, new president of Albacete Balompié)]; [[ABC (Spain)|ABC]], 5 March 2013 {{es icon}}</ref> In June the player loaned the club a further €240,000 to cover unpaid wages, thus preventing its administrative relegation to the fourth tier.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://as.com/diarioas/2013/06/28/english/1372431393_126634.html |title=Iniesta loans Albacete 240,000 euros to prevent relegation |agency=EFE |website=as.com |date=28 June 2013 |accessdate=30 August 2014}}</ref> |
In March 2013 Agustín Lázaro, CEO of Iniesta's [[winery]] enterprise, was appointed as Albacete's chairman.<ref>[http://www.abc.es/local-castilla-mancha/20130305/abci-agustin-lazaro-gerente-bodegas-201303051853.html Agustín Lázaro, gerente de Bodegas Iniesta, nuevo presidente del Albacete Balompié (Agustín Lázaro, Iniesta Winery manager, new president of Albacete Balompié)]; [[ABC (Spain)|ABC]], 5 March 2013 {{es icon}}</ref> In June the player loaned the club a further €240,000 to cover unpaid wages, thus preventing its administrative relegation to the fourth tier.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://as.com/diarioas/2013/06/28/english/1372431393_126634.html |title=Iniesta loans Albacete 240,000 euros to prevent relegation |agency=EFE |website=as.com |date=28 June 2013 |accessdate=30 August 2014}}</ref> |
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Full name | Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. | |||
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Nickname(s) | Queso Mecánico (Clockwork Cheese) | |||
Founded | 1940 | |||
Ground | Carlos Belmonte, Albacete, Castile–La Mancha, Spain | |||
Capacity | 17,300 | |||
Owner | Andrés Iniesta | |||
Chairman | José Miguel Garrido | |||
Manager | José Manuel Aira | |||
League | Segunda División | |||
2016–17 | 2ª B – Group 2, 1st (promoted via play-offs) | |||
Website | Club website | |||
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Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha. Founded on 2 August 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with a capacity of 17,300. It is currently owned by Spanish footballer Andrés Iniesta.
History
The club was founded in 1940, under the name Albacete Fútbol Asociación, being later changed in an attempt to make it sound "more Spanish". After years playing in the lower leagues, Albacete first played in the second division in 1985–86, repeating the feat five seasons later.
In 1989, Benito Floro consecutively promoted it from the third division to La Liga, overachieving for a seventh place in the first season in the top level. Floro would later coach Real Madrid, returning to Alba two seasons later, as the club were relegated in 1995–96.
After years in the second division facing serious economic and sporting difficulties, Albacete returned to the top flight in the 2002–03 campaign, led by César Ferrando (later of Atlético Madrid). However, it dropped in 2004–05, after just six wins from 38 matches, going on to stabilize in the subsequent seasons in the second level.
The 2010–11 season brought two coaching changes, with both Antonio Calderón and David Vidal (who returned to the club only a few months after leaving) being fired, as Albacete returned to the third division after 21 years. On 6 December 2011, Andrés Iniesta – who played for the club in his youth before joining Barcelona – became the club's major shareholder, donating €420,000 to the cash-strapped club.[1] The team managed to reach the last 16 of the Copa del Rey nonetheless, notably beating Atlético Madrid 3–1 on aggregate.[2]
In March 2013 Agustín Lázaro, CEO of Iniesta's winery enterprise, was appointed as Albacete's chairman.[3] In June the player loaned the club a further €240,000 to cover unpaid wages, thus preventing its administrative relegation to the fourth tier.[4]
In 2014 Albacete came back to Segunda División, but was relegated two seasons later after finishing the season in the 21st position.
Seasons
Season to season
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- 7 seasons in La Liga
- 21 seasons in Segunda División
- 11 seasons in Segunda División B
- 29 seasons in Tercera División
- 7 seasons in Categorías Regionales
Recent seasons
Season Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Cup Notes 2002–03 2D 3 42 17 20 5 51 30 71 Promoted 2003–04 1D 14 38 13 8 17 40 48 47 2004–05 1D 20 38 6 10 22 33 56 28 3rd round Relegated 2005–06 2D 13 42 14 12 16 44 57 54 2006–07 2D 6 42 16 12 14 49 48 60 2007–08 2D 12 42 13 13 16 37 40 52 2008–09 2D 15 42 13 12 17 42 54 51 2009–10 2D 15 42 12 16 14 60 62 52 2010–11 2D 22 42 7 11 24 35 64 32 Relegated
Current squad
The numbers are established according to the official website: www.albacete-bp.es and www.lfp.es
- As of 13 March 2017
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
- Segunda División: (1) 1990–91
- Segunda División B: (2) 1989–90, 2013–14
- Tercera División: (8) 1945–46, 1946–47, 1948–49, 1958–59, 1960–61, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1981–82
- La Liga promotion: (2) 1990–91, 2002–03
- Segunda División promotion: (2) 1984–85, 1989–90
Stadium
The club plays its home matches at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte, which has an all-seated capacity of 17,200. Originally built in 1960, the stadium underwent two major redevelopments, the last being in 1998.
International players
Famous coaches
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See also
- Albacete Balompié B
- Fundación Albacete, Albacete Balompié's women's team.
- Albacete FS, a futsal club from the same city.
References
- ^ Iniesta throws 420,000-euro lifeline to indebted Albacete; El País, 6 December 2011
- ^ Manzano sacked by Atletico Archived 11 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine; ESPN Star Sports, 23 December 2011
- ^ Agustín Lázaro, gerente de Bodegas Iniesta, nuevo presidente del Albacete Balompié (Agustín Lázaro, Iniesta Winery manager, new president of Albacete Balompié); ABC, 5 March 2013 Template:Es icon
- ^ "Iniesta loans Albacete 240,000 euros to prevent relegation". as.com. EFE. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2014.