Inter Club d'Escaldes
Inter Club d'Escaldes is an Andorran professional football club founded in 1991 and based in Escaldes-Engordany. The club currently competes in Primera Divisió, Andorra's top flight, where they have established themselves as one of the most successful teams with four championship titles. Playing at their home ground, Inter has achieved significant domestic success, including multiple Copa Constitució and Supercopa Andorrana victories, and made history by becoming the first club to represent Andorra in UEFA Champions League competition.
History
Overview
General information about the club
Inter Club d'Escaldes is based in Escaldes-Engordany and was established as a founding member of Primera Divisió in 1995, when Andorra's Premier League was created. The club has spent most of its existence competing at the highest level of Andorran football, with only a brief period in the second division.
Most recent season and achievements
The club claimed their fourth Primera Divisió championship in the 2024-25 season, continuing their remarkable period of domestic dominance that began in 2019-20. This latest triumph adds to their growing collection of domestic honors and reinforces their position as one of Andorra's premier football clubs.
History
Early years
Inter Club d'Escaldes was founded in 1991 in Escaldes-Engordany and became a founding member of Primera Divisió in 1995. The club competed consistently in the top flight from its establishment, building a foundation for future success while establishing itself within Andorran football.
Successful period
The club's first notable achievements came at the turn of the millennium, achieving third place in Primera Divisió during consecutive seasons in 1999-00 and 2000-01. Inter also reached the Copa Constitució final during the 2001-02 season, though they were defeated 2-0 by FC Lusitanos in that match.
Crisis and recovery
In April 2015, the team faced relegation after finishing 8th in the regular league, marking the end of their continuous presence in the top flight since 1995. However, the club demonstrated resilience and returned to Primera Divisió after two seasons in May 2017, having won the Segona Divisió championship in 2016-17.
Current period
The current era represents the most successful period in the club's history. After winning their first Primera Divisió championship in 2019-20, Inter made history by participating in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League preliminary round, marking the first time the club competed in an official international tournament. This success has continued with three additional league titles in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2024-25.
Achievements and Honors
Domestic competitions
Inter Club d'Escaldes has achieved considerable success in domestic competitions. In Primera Divisió, they have won four championships in 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2024-25. The club has claimed the Copa Constitució three times as winners in 2020, 2023, and 2025, and were runners-up once in 2002. Additionally, they have dominated the Supercopa Andorrana with four victories in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. During their brief stint in the second division, they won the Segona Divisió championship in 2016-17.
Continental and global competitions
The club's continental achievements center around their historic participation in UEFA Champions League competition. Following their 2019-20 Primera Divisió championship, Inter earned the right to compete in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League from the preliminary round, representing the first time in the club's history that they participated in an official international tournament.
Symbols and Colors
Current logo and logo history
In its early years, the club had strong support from Construccions Modernes, a construction company whose initials CM remained on the club's shield until 2019. This connection reflected the club's local business ties and community support during its formative years.
Traditional home and away kits colors
The club's traditional colors are blue and black, which have earned the team and its supporters the nickname "blau-i-negres" (blue and blacks). These colors have remained consistent throughout the club's history and represent their visual identity both domestically and in international competition.
Club Traditions and Behind the Scenes
Nicknames
Due to their team colors of blue and black, both the team and fans are commonly referred to as "blau-i-negres," which translates to "blue and blacks" in reference to their traditional kit colors.
Traditions and culture
The club maintains strong connections to its local community in Escaldes-Engordany and has historically benefited from local business support, particularly from construction company Construccions Modernes in its early years. The club's recent success has elevated its profile both domestically and internationally, making them ambassadors for Andorran football on the European stage.