Having played twice in La Liga (1995–96 and 1997–98), the club was dissolved in 2000,[1][2] due to serious economic debts.

The club first began playing football in 1943, when it was admitted to Tercera Division.

In 1980, Merida first promoted to the newly created Spanish third tier – the Segunda Division B.

Three strong seasons were followed by another, even better, when the team managed to win Segunda Division and promote to La Liga for the first time in 1995.

Following two decent seasons in Segunda, the owners of Merida declared bankruptcy and the team folded in 2000.