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2 unusual facts about Deportivo de La Coruña


Déportivo

There is no word déportivo in French; the name of the band most likely comes from the Spanish deportivo (a reference to the same-named football club is possible).

One Day in Europe

The Champions League match between Galatasaray and Deportivo La Coruña which takes place in Moscow on that particular day only worsens the problem.


Abraham González Casanova

He made his debut for the first team during the Copa del Rey tie against Benidorm CF (1–0 win) on 10 October 2008; in the last round of La Liga (30 May 2009), as Barça were already champions, he came on as a substitute for Xavi during the 1–1 draw at Deportivo de La Coruña.

Álvaro Arbeloa

In 2006 he moved to Deportivo de La Coruña, joining Liverpool after half a season and going on to appear in 98 official games over the course of three Premier League seasons.

Bassey William Andem

Barred mainly by Jacques Songo'o (notably of Deportivo de La Coruña, four years his senior), Andem featured sparingly at international level.

Carlos Cristeto

On 29 November Cristeto made his professional debut, playing the last 32 minutes of a 0–0 home draw against Deportivo de La Coruña, for the season's Copa del Rey.

David Añón González

A product of Deportivo de La Coruña's youth system, Añon made his official debut with the first team on 20 January 2010, in a 0–3 home loss against Sevilla FC for the season's Copa del Rey.

Francisco Villarroya

After only 13 games in his last two campaigns with the Merengues combined, following the arrival of manager Benito Floro, Villarroya signed for Deportivo de La Coruña, being relatively used in two seasons and adding two trophies to his cabinet (one Copa del Rey and one Supercopa de España).

Iván López Mendoza

On 13 December 2011 López made his first-team debut, in a 1–3 away defeat against Deportivo de La Coruña for the season's Copa del Rey.

Juan Carlos Real Ruiz

A product of local Deportivo de La Coruña's youth system, Juan Carlos made his official debut with the first team on 7 September 2011, playing the full 90 minutes in a 5–1 home win against Girona FC for the season's Copa del Rey.

Rafael Gálvez Cerillo

On 11 September 2013 Bernardo made his official debut with Córdoba's first team, starting in a 2–2 draw against Deportivo de La Coruña for the season's Copa del Rey.

SD Compostela

The inaugural match took place on 24 June 1993, when a four-way tournament was staged, featuring Deportivo de La Coruña, CD Tenerife, Club Atlético River Plate and São Paulo FC.


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