Mérida AD is a Spanish football club based in Mérida, Extremadura, currently competing in the Primera División RFEF, the third tier of Spanish football. The team plays its home matches at the Estadio Romano, a modern stadium with a capacity of over 14,000. Founded in 2013 as a phoenix club after the dissolution of the historic Mérida UD, the club aims to restore footballing pride in the city. The name honors the ancient Roman heritage of Mérida. Their key era has been a rapid rise through the divisions, achieving promotion to the RFEF First Division and establishing themselves as a solid third-tier side. The modern squad is built to compete for promotion to the Segunda División, featuring experienced professionals and promising youngsters. The fan base, known as the 'Roman Legion,' is passionate and fills the stadium with strong support. Mérida AD has successfully reclaimed the city's place on the Spanish football map.