UD Marbella is a football club based in the famous coastal city of Marbella, Spain, and competes in the Spanish Primera División RFEF. The club's full name is Unión Deportiva Marbella, and it plays its home matches at the Estadio Municipal de Marbella. Founded in 1997, the club has worked to establish a professional presence in a city known more for tourism, building its identity over the past few decades. The team's history has been defined by a struggle for consistency, with spells in the Segunda División B and now the newly structured RFEF third tier. The modern era sees UD Marbella as a competitive side within its group, often featuring a mix of experienced professionals and promising local talent aiming to climb the Spanish football pyramid. The club's fan base, while not massive, is growing and brings a vibrant atmosphere to the stadium, embodying the spirit of the Costa del Sol. UD Marbella represents the sporting ambition of its glamorous city.