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- 2005-Present Day A Dream Era
2005/PRESENT DAY: A DREAM ERA
Sevilla FC charms Europe. Six UEFA Europa League titles have been won in this period, a unique milestone, alongside a UEFA Super Cup, two more Spanish Cups and a Spanish Super Cup, as well as qualifying for the Champions League on nine occasions.
In the 2005/06 season, Juande Ramos arrived as coach, and with players who until then were unknown, or in an apparent decline in their careers, a team of winners began to be forged. It was in those first years of the century that Sevilla FC dreamed... and fulfilled its dreams.
On 10th May 2006, Sevilla FC won the UEFA Cup for the first time, beating Middlesbrough FC 4-0 at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven.
The starting XI that day was made up of the following players: Palop; Daniel Alves, J. Navarro, Escudé, David Castedo; Jesús Navas, Martí, Maresca, Adriano; Saviola and Luis Fabiano. Renato, Kanouté and Puerta also came on.
This victory also secured qualification for the UEFA Super Cup on 25th August at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco against FC Barcelona, Champions League winners. Sevilla FC spectacularly ran out 3-0 winners.
The following year the UEFA Cup Final was reached again, this time at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The opponents were RCD Espanyol, who were beaten in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw at the end of the ninety minutes and a 2-2 draw in extra time. The saves in the penalty shoot-out, together with his headed goal in stoppage time in the second leg of the Round of 16 in Donetsk, made Andrés Palop the hero of the cup. This new success was the third European title in twelve months.
That same year, in 2007, with more than eighty thousand Sevilla fans travelling to Madrid, Sevilla FC returned to the final of the Spanish Championship, now as the Copa del Rey, beating Getafe CF 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu. Sevilla FC thus joined the select group that owns the Spanish Championship in its three denominations. The season ended with a third place finish in La Liga, which opened the door to the Champions League 50 years after their first and only participation.
As cup winners, they faced league champions Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, beating them 1-0 in the first leg in Sevilla and 5-3 in Madrid, with two goals from Renato and an unforgettable hat trick from Frederic Kanouté. It was the fifth title in less than a year and a half.Sadly, days later, Antonio Puerta, who had already made his international debut, scorer of the "goal that changed our lives" opening the doors to the first European final, collapsed in the first LaLiga match of the season at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Days later, at the age of 23, the diamond left-footer passed away.
The streak of titles and triumphs, together with strong form in the league, lifted Sevilla FC to first place in the ranking of the World's Best Football Club, drawn up by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, IFFHS, winning this important award in 2006 and 2007.
The decade that began in absolute misery was about to come to an end, but it needed to be finished off. On 19 May 2010, at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Sevilla FC won the Spanish championship for the fifth time, beating Atlético de Madrid 2-0. Barely a month later, the Spanish national team won the World Cup in South Africa, beating the Dutch team 1-0. This unprecedented event was taken into account by the RFEF, who then awarded the Copa trophy permanently to Sevilla FC, which has since been displayed in the trophy cabinet at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium.
In January 2013, Unai Emery came in as coach, and just months later he faced the challenge of leading a revamped Sevilla, very different from the one he had initially joined. Fourteen players had been brought in, and internationals Jesús Navas and the goalscorer Negredo, among others, were leaving.
In December of the same year, José Castro, who had held the position of vice-president for the previous decade, took over the presidency. The change in leadership did not alter the winning course of a club that was fully consolidated in its structures.
The road to glory once again leads back to Europe, with the club setting its sights on the UEFA Europa League, formerly known as the UEFA Cup. In the quarter-finals, Sevilla FC eliminated Portuguese side FC Porto and in the semi-finals, a thrilling tie with Valencia CF was decided by an injury-time header from M'Bia. The final at the Juventus Stadium in Turin against SL Benfica ended goalless, even after extra time. In the penalty shoot-out, two saves from Beto and Gameiro's spot-kick gave Sevilla FC the win.
The 2017/2018 season was full of highs and lows, although time will take care to assess this campaign as a positive one for two achievements in particular: reaching the Copa del Rey Final and the quarter finals of the Champions League, at the same time that three different coaches passed through the dugout. The season began with Eduardo Berizzo as coach and favourable results, including an epic 3-3 draw against Liverpool FC in the Champions League, when they were 0-3 down at half-time. When the results stopped being optimal, back in December, and doubts in the game increased, the club decided to sack Berizzo, with Vincenzo Montella as his replacement. The Italian made a good start to his tenure, meritoriously eliminating Atlético de Madrid and Leganés in the Copa del Rey, earning Sevilla FC a place in the final in Madrid, which they would go on to lose to FC Barcelona.
In the meantime, Montella's side had eliminated Manchester United at Old Trafford in the last 16 of the Champions League, and turned in a respectable performance in the quarter finals against Bayern Munich, who eventually reached the semi-finals of Europe's top competition. Again, as with his predecessor, the team went into a run of defeats that distanced the club from European positions, and the lack of any prospect of reversing the situation led to the Italian's dismissal. Joaquín Caparrós, an old acquaintance of the Sevilla fans, took over the reins for just four league games. The short-term future of the club was in the hands of the Utrerano, as not being in Europe the following season would have been a major setback. But that was not to be, as Caparrós' trademarks of dedication and effort rubbed off on the squad, achieving the necessary points to once again ensure Sevilla FC's presence in Europe, in its favourite competition: the UEFA Europa League.In May, at the end of the season, the club announced that Joaquín Caparrós would become the club's Director of Football, accompanied by former players Francisco Gallardo and Carlos Marchena. Just a few days later, the arrival of the new coach for the 2018/2019 season was announced, the Soria-born Pablo Machín, from Girona FC.
With Machín as coach and the signing of players such as Promes, Amadou, Gnagnon, Roque Mesa, Vaclik, Sergi Gómez, Munir and Aleix Vidal, making his return, Sevilla FC had a brilliant first half of the league championship, in third position at the midway point. However, a poor run of results at the start of the second half of the season, culminating in a UEFA Europa League Round of 16 exit at the hands of Slavia Prague, led to the sacking of Pablo Machín in March 2019. Once again, it was Joaquín Caparrós who took the reins of the Sevilla team from the Nervión bench, thus beginning his third spell in that position. With a record of six wins, one draw and four defeats in the last eleven league games, Caparrós managed a sixth-placed finish, once again obtaining the passport to play in the next edition of the UEFA Europa League for the 2019/20 season.
That season marked the return of Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo, Monchi, to the position of Sporting Director of Sevilla FC. Upon arriving, the man from San Fernando began to sketch the first outlines of what would be, once again, a title-winning Sevilla FC squad, bringing in Julen Lopetegui as first team coach. As for the squad, in addition to Dabbur, whose signing had been confirmed the previous season, De Jong, Chicharito Hernández, Rony Lopes, Ocampos, Joan Jordán, Óliver Torres, Fernando Reges, Gudelj, Reguilón, Diego Carlos, Koundé and Bono all joined the club.
Despite this "revolution", Lopetegui's side soon began to achieve good results, establishing themselves at the top of the league table and even leading it. In Europe, Sevilla FC also continued their steady progress, finishing top of Group A in the group stage and eliminating CFR Cluj in the Round of 32, albeit with more difficulty than initially expected. Despite the unexpected elimination in the Round of 16 of the Spanish Championship at the hands of CD Mirandés (3-1) at Anduva, Sevilla FC went into March as third-placed in La Liga and on the verge of another exciting UEFA Europa League tie against AS Roma. It was then that the terrible pandemic caused by COVID-19 forced the suspension of official competitions at national and European level. Three months later, with eleven league matches still to be played, football returned to our country, with a derby at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán serving as the curtain-raiser. Under the watchful eye of the entire footballing world, which had its eyes on the Sevilla derby match, Sevilla FC easily overcame Real Betis Balompié with a 2-0 win, thus obtaining its first three points in this final stretch of the championship. After that victory, Sevilla FC would go another ten games without defeat, with five more wins and five draws, finishing the league championship in fourth place and qualifying directly for the next edition of the Champions League.
Once the domestic competition was over, Sevilla FC prepared for their Europa League Round of 16 clash against AS Roma. The tie, suspended in March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, was played as a one-off match on neutral ground, with the MSV Arena in Duisburg the venue chosen by UEFA. With goals from Reguilón and En-Nesyri in the first half, Sevilla FC clearly defeated their opponents (2-0), securing their place in the next round. The rest of the championship would be played in Germany and in a single-match format by the eight clubs that qualified for the quarter-finals. This new format saw the first match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, which was settled by a late goal from Ocampos in the 88th minute for a 1-0 success. Just five days later, on Sunday 16th August, Sevilla FC faced Manchester United FC in the semi-finals of the championship. The match, played at the Köln stadium in Cologne, started with the English side converting an early penalty. However, the Nervión side managed to recover early on, equalising through a goal from Suso. In the second half, Sevilla FC were able to contain United's attacking threat, thanks in large part to a memorable performance by Bono. Finally, a masterful cross from Jesús Navas into the centre of the six-yard box culminated in Luuk de Jong's 78th minute strike to make it 2-1 and secure an eleventh European final of the 21st century.
On 21st August, once again with the Köln stadium in Cologne as the majestic setting for the match, Sevilla FC faced the historic Inter Milan in the UEFA Europa League Final. Julen Lopetegui named a starting XI of Bono, Navas, Koundé, Diego Carlos, Reguilón, Jordán, Fernando, Banega, Ocampos, De Jong and Suso. An early Lukaku goal for the Italians, again from the penalty spot, gave Sevilla an uphill task early on. However, showing grit and courage true to the "Never Surrender" motto of their anthem, Sevilla FC managed to bounce back and take the lead with two superb headers from Luuk de Jong. The joy was short-lived for the Nervionenses, as just three minutes later, Godín equalised again after heading in a free-kick. A pulsating first half came to an end with a 2-2 scoreline. After the restart, the contest continued to be equally tight on both sides, until in the 74th minute, after a free kick by Éver Banega, Diego Carlos came in with a spectacular bicycle kick that deflected in off Lukaku. With a 3-2 lead on the scoreboard, the team looking noticeably fresher and in control of the ball, Sevilla FC were able to hold on until the end of the game, and finally claimed the title of six-time UEFA Europa League champions.With the achievement of this historic and unprecedented milestone in the history of European football, a peculiar 2019/20 season came to an end, in which Sevilla FC had been forced to overcome numerous difficulties, even being deprived of the support of its greatest asset - its fans - who were unable to accompany the team from the stands once the competitions resumed.
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 and the consequent alteration of the football calendar forced Sevilla FC to link the end of the previous campaign with the start of the new 2020/21 season, with only a few days' holiday for the first team players. With a view to this new season, the Nervión side reinforced their squad with the arrivals of Marcos Acuña, Óscar Rodríguez, Karim Rekik, Oussama Idrissi and the return of Ivan Rakitić. These names were later joined by that of "Papu" Gómez in the winter transfer window. These new additions covered the departures of Reguilón, Banega, Rony Lopes, Carriço, Chicharito Hernández and Nolito, although the latter three had already left Sevilla midway through the previous season.The 2020/21 season began for Sevilla FC at the end of September 2020 with the UEFA Super Cup final against Bayern Munich at the Puskás Aréna Stadium in Budapest. Against the German side, who had practically overwhelmed all their rivals in the Champions League, Sevilla FC competed at a high level, although they ultimately lost 2-1 in extra time.
After this first defeat, Lopetegui's men were able to recover quickly, producing a brilliant run of results in the league, which would be crowned with a definitive fourth place finish. In this way, Sevilla FC once again qualified for the next edition of the Champions League, a feat that was achieved five matches before the end of the tournament. In addition to this, a series of records of enormous merit were set in the league, including the season with the highest number of points (77), the season with the highest number of victories (24) and the season with the highest number of consecutive matches undefeated (18). In the Cup, it was another solid campaign, as Sevilla FC were on the verge of qualifying for another final. However, a cruel goal conceded in stoppage time in the second leg of the semi-final away at FC Barcelona forced extra time, with Lopetegui's men eventually losing 3-2.
In European competition, after reaching the last 16 of the Champions League, Sevilla FC faced Borussia Dortmund. A narrow defeat in Nervión (2-3) and a draw in Germany (2-2) eliminated them from the competition. Despite this elimination, from a sporting point of view, the 2020/21 season reached a notable high point, as in addition to the achievement of fourth place in the league and the aforementioned records of the first team, there was also the reserve side reaching the new national, two-group third tier, the "Primera RFEF".During the 2021/22 season, despite early exits in the Cup and in Europe, a creditable fourth place was achieved in the league championship. As a result, Sevilla FC achieved an unprecedented milestone in the club's history, qualifying directly for the Champions League for the third time in a row thanks to their league position. By qualifying, Sevilla FC reached Europe for the 18th time in the last 19 seasons. A large part of this success was based on the great defensive work of Lopetegui's team, as Sevilla FC managed to finish the domestic championship as the team that conceded the fewest goals in the league, a record that had only been achieved once before (1950/51 season) and which, together with their great performances, earned Yassine Bono the first Zamora Trophy in the history of the club.
Entrenadores - 1995-2005 The Foundation For Sucsess
1995/2005 THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS
Having rectified the club's course, and after overcoming two relegations, the foundations for the future of Sevilla FC were beginning to be laid. The board, headed by Roberto Alés, entrusted the future of the club to Joaquín Caparrós and Monchi. The ambitious management of the new president José María Del Nido was the return to greatness.
In May 2002, José María del Nido took over the presidency, with a strong and daring commitment, full of ambition. Under Del Nido, there was talk of a "leap in quality" and the club began to dream, setting off on an upward trajectory that became a real step forward in sporting, economic and institutional terms. In this first stage, an organisational structure unknown in the club was consolidated, which tended to adapt to the standards and working methods of the big European clubs. This transformation was accompanied by successes, many of them unimaginable, in sporting terms.
The 2003/04 season began with a promotional video "Sign up to dream", the text of which said "we will dream of Europe". That dream meant being able to participate in the UEFA Cup, an achievement that was achieved with a goal by Julio Baptista on the last matchday against Osasuna.
After almost a decade of absence, Sevilla FC returned to Europe with renewed hopes and great challenges.
Having rectified the club's course, and after overcoming two relegations, the foundations for the future of Sevilla FC were beginning to be laid. The board, headed by Roberto Alés, entrusted the future of the club to Joaquín Caparrós and Monchi. The ambitious management of the new president José María Del Nido was the return to greatness.
The crisis of August 1995 opened the door to the most difficult years for Sevilla FC.
After the hasty departure of Luis Cuervas and the assumption of the provisional presidency by José María del Nido, Francisco Escobar took over the top post, ushering in a period marked by mistakes on the pitch and economic problems, which would not be corrected by his successor, José María González de Caldas.
In the 1996/97 season, Sevilla were relegated to the Second Division, where they remained for two years, achieving promotion in the 1998/99 season, after beating Villarreal CF in the promotion play-off.
In the midst of this sporting and institutional chaos, the Extraordinary General Meeting took place on 15 May 1997, after which Rafael Carrión was appointed
President.The century ended with relegation back to the Second Division and a serious economic crisis. At this delicate time, Roberto Alés took over the reins of the club.
"There is not even enough money for footballs", was how Roberto Alés defined his arrival as President. He imposed an economy of austerity, in which the transfer to the Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja was even considered as a real option, and put a stop to the drift that was leading the club to technical bankruptcy.
Alés hired Joaquín Caparrós as coach and entrusted the sporting management to Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo, Monchi. What was initially a risky gamble could not have yielded better results.
In 2001/01, with the team thinking about renewal and the future, not only did the first objective of having a decent season in the Second Division come true, but they were proclaimed champions and won promotion.
In May 2002, José María del Nido took over the presidency, with a strong and daring commitment, full of ambition. Under Del Nido, there was talk of a "leap in quality" and the club began to dream, setting off on an upward trajectory that became a real step forward in sporting, economic and institutional terms. In this first stage, an organisational structure unknown in the club was consolidated, which tended to adapt to the standards and working methods of the big European clubs. This transformation was accompanied by successes, many of them unimaginable, in sporting terms.
The 2003/04 season began with a promotional video "Sign up to dream", the text of which said "we will dream of Europe". That dream meant being able to participate in the UEFA Cup, an achievement that was achieved with a goal by Julio Baptista on the last matchday against Osasuna.
In January 2004, José Antonio Reyes, the club's most prominent player at the time, was sold to Arsenal FC in England, which considerably reduced the club's debt and boosted its growth.
After almost a decade of absence, Sevilla FC returned to Europe with renewed hopes and great challenges.
Entrenadores - 1975-1995 The Fans Are Key
1975/1995 THE FANS ARE KEY
The club overcame obstacles, recovered its prestige and, under the guidance of Manolo Cardo, returned to Europe in the eighties. In August 1995, the massive mobilisation of the fans was crucial to avoid relegation.
1982 was the year in which Spain hosted the World Cup. The choice of the club's stadium as the venue brought with it some renovation work that modernised the stadium. The mosaic that presides over the stadium was built, which led to the club adopting the design of the crest reflected on it as its official crest. The stadium would end up hosting the France-Germany semi-final.
The 1981/82 season, with Buyo, Nimo, Álvarez, Serna, Francisco, Montero and Pintinho, and with Manolo Cardo on the bench, ended with the joy of qualifying for the UEFA Cup for the first time, when it was a dream for Sevilla fans to be able to play in it. This success was repeated the following season.
Buyo and Francisco represented the club in the Spanish national team at the 1984 European Championship in France, with the midfielder starting in the final against France. Francisco also went to the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, playing in several matches.
It was not until the season that rounded off the decade that they again qualified for the UEFA Cup. That year, Austrian striker Anton Polster scored 33 goals, the most goals ever scored in a season by a Sevilla player. The team's good work was rewarded with Spain caps for Jiménez and Rafa Paz at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where Polster, Bengoechea and Dassaev were also present.
In October of that year Diego Armando Maradona arrived, showing his class, but with too many ups and downs in his performance for the team to succeed.
The 1994/95 football season saw another qualification for the UEFA Cup, with Sevilla FC enjoying the birth of a great football player in the Croatian striker Davor Suker.
On 1st August 1995, the LFP announced that Sevilla FC and Celta would play in the Second Division B (third tier) as they had failed to present a guarantee for 5% of their budget in due time and form. On the following day, the club made public the guarantee document proving compliance with the regulations. The response of the Sevillistas, backing their club, was overwhelming: thousands of Sevillistas flooded the streets of the city, proving with this demonstration that they could not stand by and watch such an unjust attack. The popular response and the pressure forced the creation of a 22-team league as a solution to the conflict. After sixteen agonising days, Sevilla FC maintained their top-flight status.
The club overcame obstacles, recovered its prestige and, under the guidance of Manolo Cardo, returned to Europe in the eighties. In August 1995, the massive mobilisation of the fans was crucial to avoid relegation.
In the 1975/76 season, under the presidency of Eugenio Montes Cabeza, the construction of the stadium was completed. The financial effort made by the fans was fundamental for the completion of the building.
The club regained its original name: Sevilla Fútbol Club, replacing only the word football with the Spanish word fútbol.
The charismatic central defender Paco Gallego also returned.
In 1978, and with the World Cup winner's crown, the Argentinian Daniel Bertoni arrived, who would keep company with his fellow countryman, Héctor Scotta.
A year earlier, with Luis Cid Carriega as coach, and years later, in 1980, with Miguel Muñoz, they reached the Cup semi-finals, cherishing the dream of playing in a final again.
1982 was the year in which Spain hosted the World Cup. The choice of the club's stadium as the venue brought with it some renovation work that modernised the stadium. The mosaic that presides over the stadium was built, which led to the club adopting the design of the crest reflected on it as its official crest. The stadium would end up hosting the France-Germany semi-final.
The 1981/82 season, with Buyo, Nimo, Álvarez, Serna, Francisco, Montero and Pintinho, and with Manolo Cardo on the bench, ended with the joy of qualifying for the UEFA Cup for the first time, when it was a dream for Sevilla fans to be able to play in it. This success was repeated the following season.
Buyo and Francisco represented the club in the Spanish national team at the 1984 European Championship in France, with the midfielder starting in the final against France. Francisco also went to the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, playing in several matches.
It was not until the season that rounded off the decade that they again qualified for the UEFA Cup. That year, Austrian striker Anton Polster scored 33 goals, the most goals ever scored in a season by a Sevilla player. The team's good work was rewarded with Spain caps for Jiménez and Rafa Paz at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where Polster, Bengoechea and Dassaev were also present.
In 1992, with a change in sporting legislation, Sociedades Anónimas Deportivas came to football. Sevilla fans responded by acquiring a considerable number of shares, dividing up the shareholding so that there was no majority shareholder who could run the club as he wished.
In October of that year Diego Armando Maradona arrived, showing his class, but with too many ups and downs in his performance for the team to succeed.
The 1994/95 football season saw another qualification for the UEFA Cup, with Sevilla FC enjoying the birth of a great football player in the Croatian striker Davor Suker.
On 1st August 1995, the LFP announced that Sevilla FC and Celta would play in the Second Division B (third tier) as they had failed to present a guarantee for 5% of their budget in due time and form. On the following day, the club made public the guarantee document proving compliance with the regulations. The response of the Sevillistas, backing their club, was overwhelming: thousands of Sevillistas flooded the streets of the city, proving with this demonstration that they could not stand by and watch such an unjust attack. The popular response and the pressure forced the creation of a 22-team league as a solution to the conflict. After sixteen agonising days, Sevilla FC maintained their top-flight status.
EntrenadoresBanquillo de oro - 1958-1975 Building A Dream
1958/1975 BUILDING A DREAM
On 7th September 1958, in a friendly match against Real Jaén, the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium was officially inaugurated, with construction of two upper tiers yet to begin, and another was only half-finished
Construction of the stadium had meant a big outlay for the club. It was the fourth time that the club had paid for a stadium, with no public funding. The debts from this obliged the club to sell their best players, such as Ruiz Sosa, Paco Gallego and Agüero.
The club was on the verge of liquidation, and were left to fend for themselves by the local authorities and the federations. Fortuntaely, economic support from members and the sale of land around the stadium avoided a fatal ending.
Under the presidency of Eugenio Montes Cabeza, the club gained the stability it needed and returned to the top-flight in 1975. Iconic players such as Blanco, Biri-Biri, Sanjosé, Montero, Jaén, Paco and Rubio made their debuts at this time.
The Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium was inaugurated in 1958, but was not completed until 1975. Despite the fans’ best efforts, the club was going through a difficult spell in economic terms, and led to a drop in performances on the pitch. The only bright point came during the era of the Delantera de cristal, the star-studded forward line, who reached the cup final in 1962.
On 7th September 1958, in a friendly match against Real Jaén, the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium was officially inaugurated, with construction of two upper tiers yet to begin, and another was only half-finished
As the 1960s began the team had the Delantera de cristal of Agüero, Diéguez, Antoniet, Pereda and Szalay, and a strong midfield of Ruiz Sosa the Paraguayan Achucarro.
In 1962 the team were runners-up in the Cup, with Real Madrid scoring a last-minute winner in the final at the Bernabéu after Mateos had missed a penalty. However, qualification for the European Cup Winners’ Cup was secured.
In 1964 a young Paco Gallego was part of the Spanish squad that won the 1964 European Championship against the USSR.
Construction of the stadium had meant a big outlay for the club. It was the fourth time that the club had paid for a stadium, with no public funding. The debts from this obliged the club to sell their best players, such as Ruiz Sosa, Paco Gallego and Agüero.
The club was on the verge of liquidation, and were left to fend for themselves by the local authorities and the federations. Fortuntaely, economic support from members and the sale of land around the stadium avoided a fatal ending.
In the 1965/66 season Sevilla played in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, and were defeated by Dinamo Pitesti. In the 1967/68 season the unthinkable happened, as the team were relegated after 37 consecutive seasons in the top-flight, but they bounced back at the first opportunity.
The club initially pushed on after the crisis, finishing third in the 1969/70 season thanks to the arrival of Austrian coach Max Merkel. Lora and Hita were capped by the national team, and Baby Acosta became the leading goalscorer. There was another appearance in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and a cup semi-final. José Ramón Cisneros Palacios was President at the time, a visionary who notably reduced the club’s debt and secured construction of the current training ground.
Despite the good results, the crisis continued, and relegation followed in 1972/73. In that season, Pedro Berruezo passed away suddenly during an away match at Pontevedra. The club was in a depression and had the team at one of the lowest points in its history, with three straight seasons in the second tier.
Under the presidency of Eugenio Montes Cabeza, the club gained the stability it needed and returned to the top-flight in 1975. Iconic players such as Blanco, Biri-Biri, Sanjosé, Montero, Jaén, Paco and Rubio made their debuts at this time.
Entrenadores - 1948-1958 A Decade of Aspirations
1948/1958 A DECADE OF ASPIRATIONS
Entrenadores - 1939-1948 ¡Campeones de Liga!
1939/1948 ¡Campeones de Liga!
La infalible delantera Stuka trae a las vitrinas del club un nuevo Campeonato de España, el segundo, en 1939. En esos años se hizo célebre su delantera, conocida como los Stukas, formada por López, Torrontegui (o Pepillo), Campanal, Raimundo y Berrocal.
El Sevilla CF se consolida entre los principales equipos españoles, consiguiendo dos subcampeonatos de Liga.
En 1946 el Sevilla FC se alza por fin con el título más preciado: el Campeonato Nacional de Liga. El abarrotado estadio de Les Corts vio como un gol de Araújo en el minuto 7 era suficiente para alcanzar un definitivo empate a uno frente al Barça, lo que dio el título liguero a los sevillanos. La alineación de aquel día fue: Busto; Joaquín, Villalonga; Alconero, Antúnez, Eguiluz; López, Arza, Araujo, Herrera y Campos.
La infalible delantera Stuka trae a las vitrinas del club un nuevo Campeonato de España, el segundo. En 1946 el Sevilla FC se alza por fin con el título más preciado: el Campeonato Nacional de Liga.
Una vez reanudadas las competiciones durante la última etapa de la Guerra Civil Española, el 25 de junio de 1939, en el estadio de Montjuic, el Sevilla FC se impone al Racing de Ferrol 6-2 en una nueva final, conquistando su segundo Campeonato de España, ahora bajo la acepción Copa del Generalísimo. Dirigía el equipo por aquel entonces todo un pilar del Club: Pepe Brand, quien años antes, en su etapa de jugador, había deleitado a los sevillistas con su juego.
En esos años se hizo célebre su delantera, conocida como los Stukas, formada por López, Torrontegui (o Pepillo), Campanal, Raimundo y Berrocal.
A comienzos de la década de 1940 el Sevilla cambia, por disposiciones legales, el nombre inglés con el que fue fundado en 1890 por la españolización del mismo, pasando a ser Sevilla Club de Fútbol y Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán es sustituido en la presidencia del club.
El Sevilla CF se consolida entre los principales equipos españoles, con importantes clasificaciones en las diferentes competiciones que disputa. En 1940 alcanza el subcampeonato de Liga, tras empatar con el Hércules de Alicante, perdiendo el título a falta sólo de 15 minutos para terminar la competición. En 1943, ahora bajo las órdenes de Patrick O’Connell, vuelve a ocupar el segundo puesto en Liga.
La nómina de jugadores se había visto espléndidamente mejorada con la llegada de mitos como Andrés Mateo, Alconero, Busto, Arza, Domenech, Araujo o Antúnez.
En la temporada 1945/46 el Sevilla CF se situará en el peldaño más alto del fútbol patrio, resultando campeón de Liga. El equipo entrenado por Ramón Encinas llegaba a la última jornada con un punto de ventaja sobre el Barcelona CF y todo quedaba pendiente del envite frente a los culés en su feudo. Los catalanes eran campeones si lograban ganar ante su público, pero al Sevilla le bastaba el empate. El partido se antojaba como una verdadera contienda final. El abarrotado estadio de Les Corts vio como un gol de Araújo en el minuto 7 era suficiente para alcanzar un definitivo empate a uno, lo que dio el título liguero a los sevillanos. La alineación de aquel día fue: Busto; Joaquín, Villalonga; Alconero, Antúnez, Eguiluz; López, Arza, Araujo, Herrera y Campos.
La vuelta de los campeones de Liga a Sevilla fue todo un acontecimiento. La expedición, que viajaba en autobús, paraba en cada ciudad y pueblo donde se lo solicitaban. Córdoba o Carmona fueron algunas de las ciudades donde la comitiva se apeó. En Sevilla los balcones engalanados recibían a los triunfadores, que en loor de multitudes fueron recibidos en el Ayuntamiento por el pleno y el alcalde. La entrega de la copa se realizaría siete días después en un partido homenaje en el Estadio de Nervión donde compitieron el campeón y el Granada CF.
Entrenadores - 1928-1939 Los primeros títulos nacionales
1928/1939 Los primeros títulos nacionales
En 1928, con la construcción de un nuevo estadio, el club se asienta en Nervión, mientras continúa intratable en el Campeonato de Andalucía. En 1932, accede a la presidencia el carismático abogado Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, revitalizando a la entidad de cara a los nuevos éxitos deportivos a nivel nacional.
En 1934, el equipo sevillista consiguió el ascenso a la Primera División, tras derrotar al Atlético de Madrid en la capital de España. El desplazamiento a Madrid fue multitudinario para arropar al equipo en la consecución del triunfo. Desgraciadamente, lo que era una fiesta se truncó en luto. En el viaje en tren de regreso se produjo un accidente que costó la vida a varios seguidores, causando también más de medio centenar de heridos, hecho que, evidentemente, impidió la celebración del ascenso.
En el año1935 llega el primer título nacional: el Sevilla FC se proclama campeón de España, conquistando la Copa Presidente de la República. Análogamente, el equipo amateur también ganará el Campeonato de España en 1935, y repetirá título en 1936.
El club se asienta en Nervión y continúa intratable en el Campeonato de Andalucía. En 1935 llega el primer gran éxito a nivel nacional: el Sevilla FC se proclama campeón de la Copa Presidente de la República. Análogamente el equipo amateur vencerá el Campeonato de España en 1935, y repetirá título en 1936.
El 7 de octubre de 1928 se inauguró el Estadio de Nervión, sito a escasos metros del actual estadio.
Es en este momento cuando se crea el Campeonato Nacional de Liga en España y el Sevilla FC no tiene cabida inicialmente por no poseer la condición de campeón o subcampeón de España. Quedaba una plaza libre para la que se disputaron diversas eliminatorias, en las que resultaron finalistas el Sevilla FC y el Real Santander Racing Club, que fue quien la obtuvo, no pudiendo acceder los sevillistas a la primera competición disputada de la Primera División.
Ese año se proclamó campeón de Segunda División, siendo la única vez que el campeón no accedía directamente a Primera, por lo que tuvo que enfrentarse a una promoción, de nuevo frente al equipo cántabro, sin poder conseguir tampoco esta vez el objetivo.
En 1932 accede a la presidencia el carismático abogado Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán revitalizando al club y devolviendo la competitividad que parecía perdida.
El 18 de febrero de 1934, el equipo sevillista consiguió el ascenso a la Primera División, tras derrotar al Atlético. El desplazamiento a Madrid fue multitudinario para arropar al equipo en la consecución del triunfo. Desgraciadamente, lo que era una fiesta se truncó en luto. En el viaje en tren de regreso se produjo un accidente que costó la vida a varios seguidores y más de medio centenar resultaron heridos, como no podía ser de otra forma, no hubo celebración del ascenso.
Esta buena campaña hizo que Guillermo Campanal y Fede se estrenaran con la selección epañola en el Mundial de Italia, viajando también el guardameta Guillermo Eizaguirre, pese a que estaba lesionado. El entrenador de la selección era el del Sevilla, Ramón Encinas Dios.
El 30 de junio de 1935 llegó el primer título nacional, el primer Campeonato de España, en su denominación Copa Presidente de la República. El Sevilla FC, tras eliminar, entre otros, al Madrid CF y al Atlético de Madrid, se enfrentó en la final al CE Sabadell, venciendo 3-0. Ese mismo año el equipo amateur también consiguió el Campeonato de España, revalidando el título en 1936.
Entrenadores - 1913-1928 Eterno Campeón de Andalucía
1913/1928 Eterno Campeón de Andalucía
Figuras como Paco Alba, Manuel Blasco Garzón y Kinké, encumbraron al Club en un período de hegemonía a nivel regional, ganándose el Club el apelativo del Eterno Campeón de Andalucía gracias a sus continuos triunfos en el Campeonato Regional Sur, torneo que conquistaría en 18 de las 21 ediciones disputadas. Son los años de la Escuela Sevillista instaurada por el citado Kinké, de la Línea del Miedo (con los inolvidables Brand y Spencer), del internacional Herminio, del capitán Ocaña y del debut de una incipiente estrella: Eizaguirre.
En 1913, el Sevilla FC inaugura el Campo del Mercantil que sería el primer campo de sport con terreno de juego reglamentario de Andalucía.
En 1918, el Sevilla FC estrena su segundo campo de sport, esta vez en la Avenida de la Reina Victoria, la cual daría nombre al campo.
Es la época en que se realizan las primeras excursiones al extranjero (Lisboa, Orán...) y se efectúan amistosos con afamados equipos internacionales, lo que incrementó el prestigio de la entidad.
Herminio y Spencer fueron los primeros sevillistas en jugar en el combinado nacional, en 1923, en el primer partido de la Selección Española en Andalucía, disputado en el Campo de Sport del Sevilla FC. Desde entonces, la Selección Nacional de España permanece invicta en terreno sevillista, llevando a gala el título de “Jugador Nº12º” otorgado por la RFEF.
En 1913, el Sevilla FC inaugura el Campo del Mercantil que sería el primer campo de sport con terreno de juego reglamentario de Andalucía.
En 1926, fallecía Enrique Gómez Muñoz, Spencer, marcando simbólicamente el declive del primer gran plantel sevillista de la historia y el tránsito hacia una nueva era de esplendor.
Figuras como Paco Alba y Kinké encumbraron al Club en un período de hegemonía a nivel regional. Son los años de la Escuela Sevillista, de la Línea del miedo (con los inolvidables Brand y Spencer), del internacional Herminio, del capitán Ocaña y del debut de una incipiente estrella: Eizaguirre.
El ímpetu del presidente Miró llevará a que el 1 de enero de 1913 el Sevilla FC inaugure el que sería el primer campo de sport con terreno de juego reglamentario de Andalucía. Las instalaciones tomarían el nombre de la entidad, auténtica nodriza en estos primeros años, que le cedió su caseta de Feria como vestuarios, el Centro Mercantil.
Además el club contará también desde inicios de dicho año con su primer medio de comunicación oficial: la revista quincenal Sport Sevillano.
En 1914, Francisco Javier (Paco) Alba es elegido presidente y solventa un conato de crisis institucional, que hubiera podido a llegar a ser grave si no es por la acertada gestión del presidente. El proceso de fusión de la Sociedad Sevilla Balompié y el Real Betis Football Club, auspiciado por la familia Rodríguez de la Borbolla, sembró dudas en el seno de la sociedad blanca, que fueron conjuradas por el presidente. A partir de 1915, la rivalidad futbolística local tendrá como protagonistas al Sevilla FC y al Real Betis Balompié.
La creación del Campeonato de Andalucía, competición que daba acceso al Campeonato de España, supuso un nuevo reto para el club sevillano, que sería finalista en su primera edición y se proclamaría campeón en la segunda.
El 20 de octubre de 1918 el Sevilla FC inaugura su segundo campo de sport, esta vez en la Avenida de la Reina Victoria, la cual daría nombre al campo. Son los años de los Campeonatos de Andalucía casi sin solución de continuidad (todos, menos un subcampeonato entre 1917 y 1928), lo cual le valdría que al club le llamasen el eterno campeón de Andalucía.
Spencer, Kinké o Brand, con su juego de filigrana y pase corto, inventando la Escuela sevillista, tuvieron mucho que ver, sobre todo a raíz de la recordada semifinal de copa frente al Athletic Club de Bilbao en 1921, ganada ampliamente por los sevillistas en el terreno de juego, y perdida en los despachos por alineación indebida.
La participación del club en el Campeonato de España y su hegemonía el Campeonato de Andalucía hace que el resto de España reconozca el preciosista juego del, entonces llamado, equipo merengue, prestigio que se incrementará allende nuestras fronteras, con las primeras excursiones al extranjero (Lisboa, Orán...) y los amistosos con afamados equipos internacionales (Oporto, Rapid de Viena o Sporting de Portugal entre otros muchos).
Herminio y Spencer fueron los primeros sevillistas en jugar en el combinado nacional, en 1923, en el partido en el que la selección española jugaba por primera vez en Andalucía, en el Campo de Sport de la Reina Victoria. Tanto este partido, como una final del Campeonato de España, disputada por el FC Barcelona y el Arenas de Guecho, son hitos que consigue traer para la ciudad el Sevilla FC, entonces presidido por un ilustre personaje, como Manuel Blasco Garzón.
En 1926, mientras sus compañeros disputaban un partido de la Copa de España contra el Real Madrid, fallecía Enrique Gómez Muñoz, Spencer, marcando simbólicamente el declive del primer gran plantel sevillista de la historia.
Entrenadores - 1905-1912 En busca del modelo de club
1905/1912 En busca del modelo de club
La culminación del proceso registral el 14 de octubre de 1905, bajo la presidencia de José Luis Gallegos, y la organización administrativa del Club configuran un nuevo y prometedor horizonte. El partido a beneficio de los damnificados por el terremoto de Mesina, en enero de 1909 frente al Club Recreativo de Huelva, afianzó al Sevilla FC entre las instituciones más importantes de la sociedad sevillana y andaluza.
Durante este decenio, la competencia generada por la aparición de nuevos clubs en la ciudad redundará en la mejora de los elementos del Sevilla Football Club, que perfeccionarán su forma de juego en aspectos técnicos y tácticos.
La culminación del proceso registral y la organización administrativa del Club configuran un nuevo horizonte prometedor. El partido a beneficio de las víctimas del terremoto de Mesina afianzó al Sevilla FC entre las instituciones más importantes de la sociedad sevillana.
Al igual que ocurrirá con el resto de clubes decimonónicos, el Sevilla Football Club culminará a principios del siglo XX su inscripción registral. De este modo, el 23 de septiembre de 1905, se celebró la asamblea en la que se aprobaron los estatutos y se eligieron cargos directivos, con objeto de presentarlos a inscripción en el registro de asociaciones, trámite culminado el 14 de octubre de 1905, bajo la presidencia de José Luis Gallegos.
En aquellos años, a falta de equipos locales con los que competir, los partidos se disputaban entre miembros del club, habitualmente entre bandos de ingleses y españoles de la misma sociedad.
Contados fueron los partidos contra otros clubes, destacando por su importancia el celebrado en enero de 1909, a beneficio de los damnificados por el terremoto de Mesina, frente al Recreativo de Huelva, que supuso la presentación del club ante la sociedad sevillana. Con camiseta y pantalones blancos, y un brazalete negro en señal de duelo, el Sevilla FC salió a jugar encontrándose Valenzuela en la portería; en defensa Kirkwood y Benito Romero; en la media Castañeda, Ramos y García Martínez; en la delantera José Lafita, Paco Alba, Wood, Bezard y Mackenzie.
Este decenio supondrá el auténtico despegue del club, tanto en su organización como deportivamente. La competencia generada por la aparición de nuevos clubs en la capital andaluza redundará en la mejora de los elementos del Sevilla Football Club, que perfeccionarán su forma de juego en aspectos técnicos y tácticos.
El 14 de febrero de 1909 tuvo lugar el primer partido de fútbol entre dos sociedades sevillanas distintas: el tercer equipo del Sevilla FC y el primero del Sevilla Balompié. El encuentro disputado en el Prado de San Sebastián se saldó con victoria de los primeros por 4-0.
En lo sucesivo se constatan partidos contra el Recreativo de Huelva, Sevilla Balompié, Recreativo de Sevilla, entre otros, así como encuentros organizados con tripulaciones de barcos que atracaban en el puerto sevillano, como es el caso de la tripulación del yate Meckong.
Con la llegada a la presidencia de José María Miró Trepat, empresario de procedencia catalana, el club se dota de sus primeras estructuras estables. Miró era un dirigente con experiencia dilata en el mundo del deporte, pues con anterioridad había sido el segundo presidente de la historia del RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 1890-1904 La fundación
1890/1904 La fundación
El 25 de enero de 1890 fue fundado el Sevilla Football Club, siendo la primera entidad específicamente creada para la práctica de este deporte en España. Edward Johnston, Isaías White y Hugo MacColl serán presidente, secretario y capitán respectivamente.
El día 8 de marzo se disputa en el Hipódromo de Tablada la primera partida de football en suelo español, entre dos clubs constituidos y bajo las Association rules, frente al Huelva Recreation Club. Este primer encuentro finalizó con resultado 2-0 a favor del Sevilla FC.
Durante la última década del siglo XIX, serán frecuentes las partidas de football entre los tres principales y únicos clubes existentes en la región: Sevilla FC, Huelva Recreation Club y Riotinto.
Con la llegada del siglo XX y la aparición del Campeonato de España, el Sevilla FC, al igual que el resto de clubes decimonónicos, inicia el proceso registral de la entidad; hecho que tendría lugar en octubre de 1904.
El 25 de enero de 1890, un grupo de jóvenes, mitad británicos y mitad españoles, fundan el Sevilla Football Club. Edward Johnston, Isaías White y Hugo MacColl serán presidente, secretario y capitán respectivamente.
“The ‘Club de Football de Sevilla was duly formed and officebearers elected”
“El Club de Football de Sevilla estaba debidamente constituido y con sus cargos oficiales electos”
Estas palabras aparecieron el 17 de marzo de 1890 en The Dundee Courier (Escocia). Del artículo se desprende la fecha del 25 de enero de 1890 como la de constitución del club, pues con arreglo a la legislación vigente (Código Civil), la existencia y adquisición de personalidad jurídica de la sociedad dependían exclusivamente de un acuerdo de voluntades de los socios y signos públicos de ejercicio de su objeto social.
Dicho y hecho. Aquel día se le puso nombre a la entidad, se eligieron los cargos directivos y se decidió jugar conforme a las reglas de la Federación inglesa, Association rules, en el original, empezando las prácticas de juego como club al día siguiente.
El día 8 de marzo se disputa en el hipódromo de la Sociedad de Carreras de Caballos, en la dehesa de Tablada, la primera partida de football, entre dos clubs constituidos y bajo las Association rules, en suelo español, frente al Huelva Recreation Club. Este primer encuentro finalizó con resultado 2-0 a favor del club hispalense.
Edward F. Johnston fue el presidente fundador; Isaías White, el secretario; y Hugo Maccoll, el primer capitán.
Trabajadores y directivos de empresas de origen británico como la naviera MacAndrews; o de servicios y suministros gestionadas por capital extranjero, como la electricidad, el agua de la Seville Water Works, o los tranvías; la fundición Portilla & White; aportaron los futbolistas pioneros del club. A estos se fueron uniendo los jóvenes que regresaban de estudiar en el extranjero, donde aprendieron a jugar al fútbol.
Durante la última década del siglo XIX, serán frecuentes las partidas de football entre los tres principales y únicos clubes existentes en la región: Sevilla FC, Huelva Recreation Club y Riotinto.
Así, a principios del XX, se continúa jugando al football en Sevilla, aunque ahora se hacía de forma casi clandestina, buscando cobijo de los gamberros de la época, los llamados zulús, de ahí la parquedad de noticias. Eran encuentros en los que se cargaba a hombros con los palos de las porterías. Un corralón privado dentro de las instalaciones de la fábrica de vidrio La Trinidad, espacios extramuros del núcleo urbano, junto a la Laguna de Los Patos, la huerta de San Francisco, el Prado de San Sebastián, la Huerta de Mariana, junto a Eritaña, o cerca del Guadaira, en el campo de prácticas de ingenieros en el cortijo de Pineda, también fueron escenarios de esos pioneros sevillistas.
Antiguos y nuevos elementos del grupo, siendo consecuentes del panorama reinante y las ventajas que podría otorgarles, deciden en octubre de 1904 comenzar el proceso para registrar la sociedad sevillista.
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