CD Leganés is a professional football club from Leganés, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, competing in the Spanish Segunda Division. Known as "Los Pepineros" (The Cucumber Growers), they play at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque. Founded in 1928, the club's modern history is defined by a remarkable rise, reaching La Liga for the first time in 2016. Their peak era was their initial four-season stint in the top flight, where they established a reputation for defensive solidity and giant-killing, notably reaching the Copa del Rey semi-finals in 2018. After relegation, the modern Leganés is a consistent promotion contender in the Segunda, aiming for an immediate return to La Liga. The club is defined by a fiercely loyal local fan base and a pragmatic, hard-working identity. The culture is one of community pride and resilience. Ultimately, CD Leganés is a well-run club that has carved out a significant place in Spanish football against the odds.