Atlético Melilla CF

Atlético Melilla
Full nameAtlético Melilla Club de Fútbol
Founded2022 (refounded)
GroundLa Espiguera,
Melilla, Spain
Capacity2,000
OwnerMohand Amar Chaib 'Biri'[1]
ManagerSalah Amar
LeaguePrimera Autonómica de Melilla
2024–25Primera Autonómica de Melilla, 2nd of 5

Atlético Melilla Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in the autonomous city of Melilla. They play in Primera Autonómica de Melilla, holding home games at Estadio La Espiguera, which has a capacity of 2,000 spectators.

History

Atlético Melilla played their first senior season in 2012–13, finishing fifth in the Primera Autonómica. They won the league in 2014, achieving a first-ever promotion to Tercera División.[2]

After suffering immediate relegation, Atlético Melilla ceased activities, only returning in 2022. They achieved an immediate promotion to Tercera Federación, being relegated back afterwards.

Season to season

Source: [3]

Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey
2012–13 5 1ª Aut. 5th
2013–14 5 1ª Aut. 1st
2014–15 4 19th
2015–2022 DNP
2022–23 6 1ª Aut. 1st
2023–24 5 3ª Fed. 18th
2024–25 6 1ª Aut. 2nd

References

  1. ^ "El propietario del Atlético Melilla denuncia insultos racistas del presidente del Arenas Armilla: "Me dijo moro de mierda"" [The owner of Atlético Melilla denounces racist insults from the president of Arenas Armilla: "He called me a fucking Moor"] (in Spanish). Melilla Hoy. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Los dirigentes del Atlético Melilla se entrevistan con el consejero" [Atlético Melilla's board members meet with the councillor] (in Spanish). Melilla Hoy. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Atlético Melilla Club de Fútbol" (in Spanish). Fútbol Regional. Retrieved 4 June 2025.