two. In the 1953-54 season Alcoyano was relegated to the Tercera División for the first time in its history. In the 1954-55 season the club reached first place in the Group 10 of Tercera División, but failed to promote back to Segunda División B. Alcoyano returned to the third category for 2004–05, consistently reached the promotion play-offs, and consistently failed to be promoted. In the 2005–06 season, the team also had a good run in the Spanish Cup, beating RCD Mallorca 4–1 and losing by just one goal (0–1) in the fourth round against Atlético Madrid. In June 2011, 42 years after, Alcoyano finally returned to the second division, after finishing in third position in the regular season, and disposing of Real Madrid Castilla, SD Eibar and CD Lugo in the promotion playoffs. However, the club spent only one season in the second division and relegated back to Segunda División B. On 1 August 2014, the club completed the transformation process into "Public Limited Sports Company" (Sociedad Anónima Deportiva). In the 2018–19 season, Alcoyano club finished 16th in the Segunda División B, Group 3, close to the relegation place. On 20 January 2021, Alcoyano made history by eliminating Spanish giants and reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid from the 2020–21 Copa del Rey, beating them 2–1 at home. Season to season 4 seasons in La Liga 12 seasons in Segunda División 2 seasons in Primera División RFEF 29 seasons in Segunda División B 31 seasons in Tercera División Current squad . Reserve team Famous players Note: this list includes players that have played at least 100 league games and/or have reached international status. Anselmo Sergio Barila Raúl Fabiani Anthony Lozano Antonio Calpe Manuel Carrión Jorge Devesa Manuel Gato Diego Jiménez Fernando Maestro Víctor Sanjuán David Porras Miku Famous coaches Juande Ramos Manuel Ruiz Sosa References External links Official website Futbolme team profile BDFutbol team profile Football clubs in the Valencian Community Association football clubs established in 1929 1929 establishments in Spain Alcoy Segunda División clubs La Liga clubs Primera Federación clubs Football clubs in Spain