Unionistas de Salamanca

Unionistas de Salamanca Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. The club was founded on April 23, 2013, by a group of fans following the dissolution of Union Deportiva Salamanca, a historic club that had been in existence for 90 years. The founders intended to preserve the legacy of the dissolved club and continue the football tradition in Salamanca.

The club's name, Unionistas, is a tribute to the former club, Union Deportiva Salamanca, and its fans, who were known as 'unionistas.' The club's crest features a purple cross, which is a symbol of the city of Salamanca, and the date 1923, the year Union Deportiva Salamanca was founded. The club's colors are black and white, which were also the colors of the former club.

Unionistas de Salamanca started in the provincial leagues and quickly climbed up the Spanish football pyramid. In their first season, they won the Provincial category and earned promotion to the Primera Provincial. The following season, they won the Primera Provincial and moved up to the Regional Preferente. In the 2015-2016 season, they won the Regional Preferente and earned promotion to the Tercera División, the fourth tier of Spanish football.

The club's rapid rise continued, and in the 2018-2019 season, they won the Tercera División and earned promotion to the Segunda División B, the third tier of Spanish football. This was a significant achievement for a club that was only six years old. The club's success has been attributed to its strong fan base, its commitment to the community, and its sound management.

Unionistas de Salamanca is a fan-owned club, with each member having an equal vote in the club's decision-making process. The club is committed to maintaining its independence and resisting the commercialization of football. It is also committed to promoting youth development and has a successful youth academy.

The club plays its home games at the Estadio Pistas del Helmántico, which has a capacity of 4,000. The stadium is located next to the Estadio Helmántico, the former home of Union Deportiva Salamanca. The club's fans are known for their passionate support and their commitment to the values of the club.

Unionistas de Salamanca has become a symbol of resilience and community spirit in Spanish football. Despite its short history, the club has established a strong identity and has achieved remarkable success. It is a testament to the power of fans and the importance of preserving football heritage.