Mérida U.D. facts for kids
| Full name | Mérida Unión Deportiva |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Ground | Estadio Romano, Mérida, Extremadura, Spain |
| Capacity | 14,600 |
| Chairman | Antonio Higuero |
| Manager | Goran Milojević |
| League | Segunda División B |
| 2008/09 | Segunda División B, 7th / Group 2 |
Mérida U.D. is a professional football club from Spain. They are based in the historic city of Mérida, located in the Extremadura region. The club plays its home matches at the Estadio Romano, a stadium that can hold up to 14,600 fans.
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About Mérida U.D.
Mérida Unión Deportiva, often called Mérida U.D., is a football team with a long history. It was first started in 1912. Like many sports clubs, it has seen many changes over the years. The club is an important part of the local community in Mérida.
The Club's Home: Estadio Romano
The team plays its games at the Estadio Romano. This stadium is not just a place for football. It is also a reminder of Mérida's ancient Roman past. The stadium is a modern facility built for the club and its supporters. It provides a great atmosphere for football matches.
How the Club's Name Changed
Over the years, the football club has had several different names. This is quite common for older clubs as they grow and change. Here is a list of the names the club has used:
- 1912-1920 Sportiva Emeritense
- 1920-1921 Club Catalanes - Club MZA
- 1921-1936 Club Emerita
- 1939-1966 SD Emeritense
- 1966-1985 Mérida Industrial CF
- 1985-2000 CP Mérida
- 1990-present Mérida UD
League Journeys
Mérida U.D. has played in various Spanish football leagues. These leagues are organized into different levels, like divisions. Teams try to move up to higher divisions by playing well.
Playing in the Segunda División B
Since the year 2000, Mérida U.D. has mostly competed in the Segunda División B. This is one of the top amateur leagues in Spain. The club has had different results each season. For example, in the 2001/02 season, they finished 4th in their group. In the 2008/09 season, they ended up 7th.
Reaching La Liga with CP Mérida
Before the current Mérida U.D., there was a club called CP Mérida. This team had some very exciting times. They managed to reach La Liga, which is the highest professional football league in Spain! This is a huge achievement for any club.
CP Mérida played in La Liga in the 1995/96 and 1997/98 seasons. They also won the Segunda División (the second-highest league) twice, in 1994/95 and 1996/97. This shows how successful the club was during that period.
