Albacete Balompié

Albacete Balompié, often referred to as Albacete, is a professional football club based in Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Founded in 1940, the team currently (as of the last update in 2023) plays in the Segunda División B, which is the third tier of Spanish football. They play their home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, which has a capacity of around 17,500 spectators.

The club's colors are traditionally white and black, featured on their home kit, which symbolizes the team's identity and history. Throughout their existence, Albacete has experienced fluctuating fortunes, having competed in various levels of Spanish football, including La Liga, the country's top division.

Albacete's most notable achievement came in the early 1990s when they enjoyed a stint in La Liga, even managing to participate in the UEFA Cup, which is an impressive feat for a club of its size. Despite not having a trophy-laden history, Albacete has a dedicated fan base that passionately supports the team through its ups and downs.

The club is known for nurturing talent in its youth academy, with several players going on to play at higher levels both domestically and internationally. Albacete Balompié has struggled to maintain stability in the top tiers of Spanish football but remains an important part of the football scene in Castilla-La Mancha, with aspirations to return to its former glory and compete at the highest levels once again.