CD Badajoz is a historic football institution from the city of Badajoz in western Spain, currently participating in the Tercera División RFEF, the fifth tier of the national system. The club, Club Deportivo Badajoz, has a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1905, and its traditional home is the Nuevo Vivero stadium. For decades, CD Badajoz was a stalwart in the Segunda División, even coming close to promotion to La Liga on several occasions during the 1990s, which is remembered as a golden era for the club. Financial difficulties led to a dramatic fall down the divisions, but the club maintains a massive and deeply loyal fanbase known for their unwavering support through difficult times. The modern CD Badajoz is in a rebuilding phase, with the immediate goal of securing promotion back to the higher echelons of Spanish football. The club's culture is defined by resilience and local pride, with the badge carrying significant weight in the Extremadura region. CD Badajoz remains a sleeping giant with the potential to rise again.