Nickname(s):Os Brancoazuis (The Blue and Whites), Herculinos (The Herculans), Turcos (The Turks)
Founded:1906
Stadium:Riazor (A Coruña)
Capacity:32,490
Club History: Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña, based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, has a notable history in football. Their debut in the first division occurred in 1949, but it wasn’t until the remarkable year of 1993 that they made a resurgence, securing a runner-up position in the league. With luminaries like Bebeto and Roy Makaay in their ranks, they’ve consistently challenged football giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. In the year 2000, they reached the pinnacle of success by becoming champions, and in 2004, they reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Deportivo also boasts a fierce rivalry with Celta Vigo, resulting in thrilling matches known as the Galician derby. However, since 2015, Deportivo has encountered a downward spiral, and these derby clashes have become increasingly infrequent.
Crest: The club’s crest pays homage to its predecessor, Sala Calvet, featuring a gentlemen’s belt encircling the gymnasium’s purple and white banner. This banner proudly displays a diagonal sky blue band, symbolizing the maritime flag of A Coruña and the Galician flag. Additionally, a crown graces the crest, signifying the royal patronage bestowed upon the club by Alfonso XIII in 1909. Notably, during the era of the Spanish Republic, both the honorary “real” (royal) title and the crown were temporarily removed from the club crest, only to be reinstated during the Francoist Spain period.
