Club Atlético General Lamadrid (usually General Lamadrid or simply Lamadrid) is an Argentine

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located in

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. The institution, founded in 1950, is mostly known for its

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team, which currently plays in

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, the regionalised fourth division of the

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. Other sports practised at the club are

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and

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History

On Saturday 21 March 2009, during a match facing Barracas Bolívar (now

Sportivo Barracas Club Sportivo Barracas is an Argentine sports club from Buenos Aires. The institution was born as a rowing club, nevertheless it is mostly known for its football activities nowadays. The team currently plays in Primera D Metropolitana, the fifth d ...

), 18 Lamadrid players were sent off after they got into a violent confrontation with Barracas' supporters. The fight started when a group of youth players from Lamadrid (who were watching the match on their seats) began a discussion with some Barracas' fans. The discussion soon turn into a fight and the players from both teams jumped from field to the grandstand to take part on the fight as well. Lamadrid won its second title in

2010–11 Primera C Metropolitana The 2010–11 Argentine Primera C Metropolitana is the season of fourth division professional of football in Argentina. A total of 20 teams will compete; the champion will be promoted to Primera B Metropolitana. Club information Table Standin ...

, therefore promoting to

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. Nevertheless, the poor campaigns done by the team caused it was relegated again at the end of 2011–12 season, where finished at bottom of table.

Rivalries and Friendship

Lamadrid's main rivals are

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and

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. It also has rivalries with Excursionistas,

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, L. N Alem, and San Martín de Burzaco. Other rivalries are

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, Luján,

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, Cañuelas,

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, and

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among others. On the other hand, Lamadrid built a strong friendship with Ituzaingó.

Current squad

As of june 09, 2018.Club Atlético General Lamadrid squad
at BDFA.

Titles

(1): 2010–11 *

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(1): 1977

References

External links

* * Association football clubs established in 1950 General Lamadrid 1950 establishments in Argentina {{Argentina-footyclub-stub