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Real Madrid

Full name	Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Nickname(s)	Los Blancos (The Whites) Los Merengues (The Meringues) Los Vikingos (The Vikings) La Casa Blanca (The White House) Reyes de Europa (Kings of Europe) Madridistas (supporters)
Short name	RMA
Founded	6 March 1902; 124 years ago (1902-03-06) (as Madrid Football Club)
Stadium	Bernabéu
Stadium capacity	83,186
Stadium coordinates	40°27′11.0″N 3°41′18.1″W / 40.453056°N 3.688361°W / 40.453056; -3.688361
President	Florentino Pérez
Head coach	José Mourinho
League	La Liga
2022–23	La Liga, 2nd of 20
Home colours

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a famous Spanish professional football club from Madrid. The club plays in La Liga, which is the top football league in Spain.

The club started in 1902 as Madrid Football Club and has always worn a white home kit. The word 'Real' means "Royal" in Spanish. King Alfonso XIII gave the club this special title in 1920. Real Madrid has played its home games at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium since 1947. Unlike many other big clubs, Real Madrid has always been owned and run by its members, who are also its fans. It is one of the most popular sports clubs in the world and has the most followers on social media. In 2024, it was valued at $6.6 billion, making it the world's most valuable football club. It was also the first football club to earn over €1 billion in revenue in 2024. The club's anthem is "Hala Madrid y nada más".

Real Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs globally and the most decorated club in Europe. In Spanish football, the club has won 71 trophies. This includes a record 36 La Liga titles, 20 Copa del Rey cups, 13 Supercopa de España titles, one Copa Eva Duarte, and one Copa de la Liga. In international competitions, Real Madrid has won a record 35 trophies. These include a record 15 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, a record six UEFA Super Cups, two UEFA Cups, two Latin Cups (a shared record), one Iberoamerican Cup (a record), and a record nine world championships. Real Madrid has been ranked first in the IFFHS Club World Ranking many times. In UEFA's club ranking, Madrid is first in the all-time club ranking.

Real Madrid is one of only three founding members of La Liga that have never been relegated from the top division. The club has many long-standing rivalries, especially El Clásico with Barcelona and El Derbi Madrileño with Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid became a major force in Spanish and European football in the 1950s and 60s, winning five European Cups in a row and six overall. They also won 12 league titles in 16 years during this time. This legendary team included players like Alfredo Di Stéfano, Ferenc Puskás, Paco Gento, and Raymond Kopa. Real Madrid is also known for its Galácticos policy, where they signed the world's best players like Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and David Beckham to create a superstar team. In 2009, Madrid signed Cristiano Ronaldo for a record fee; he became the club's all-time top goal-scorer. Besides signing stars, Real Madrid also develops young talent through its academy, La Fábrica, which has produced players like Raúl, Iker Casillas, and Dani Carvajal.

Real Madrid was recognized as the greatest football club of the 20th century by FIFA in 2004. The club has participated in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League more than any other team (55 times). They hold records for most wins, draws, and goals scored in this tournament. Real Madrid is the only club to have won three consecutive European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles twice (1956–58 and 2016–18). They are also the only club to win La Décima (their tenth European Cup). In 2024, they won their record-extending 15th Champions League title, which was their sixth in eleven seasons. Real Madrid is the first club in Europe's top five leagues to win 100 trophies in all competitions. As of May 2026, Real Madrid is ranked 2nd in UEFA club rankings.

Real Madrid's Exciting History

Early Days and Royal Title

Real Madrid's story began when football was brought to Madrid by university students in the late 1800s. They formed a club called (Sociedad) Sky Football in 1897. In 1900, some members left to create a new club, Nueva Sociedad de Football. Among them were Julián Palacios, who is seen as the first president, and brothers Juan Padrós and Carlos Padrós, who later became presidents. In 1901, this new club was renamed Madrid Football Club.

On March 6, 1902, Madrid Football Club was officially founded. The Padrós brothers wanted football to be a sport for everyone. They chose white as the team's color, inspired by a famous English team called Corinthian.

Just three years later, in 1905, Madrid FC won its first trophy, the Spanish Cup, by beating Athletic Bilbao. The club helped create the Royal Spanish Football Federation in 1909. In 1920, King Alfonso XIII gave the club the title "Real" (Royal), and the club became Real Madrid.

The first Spanish football league started in 1929. Real Madrid almost won it but finished second to Barcelona. Real Madrid won its first league title in the 1931–32 season and won it again the next year.

When the Second Spanish Republic began in 1931, the club temporarily lost its "Real" title and the royal crown from its badge. It was called Madrid Football Club again until after the Spanish Civil War. Football continued during World War II. In a famous match on June 13, 1943, Madrid beat Barcelona 11–1 in the semi-finals of the Spanish Cup. This game is remembered as a very high-scoring match in their rivalry.

Santiago Bernabéu and Unprecedented Success (1943–1978)

Santiago Bernabéu became president in 1943. He rebuilt the club after the Civil War and oversaw the building of the current stadium, the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. He also started the club's youth academy, La Fábrica, in the 1950s. Starting in 1953, he brought in world-class players from other countries, like the legendary Alfredo Di Stéfano.

In 1955, Bernabéu helped create the European Cup, a tournament for the best teams in Europe. Under his leadership, Real Madrid became a dominant force. The club won the European Cup five times in a row from 1956 to 1960. This included a 7–3 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1960 final. Because of these five wins, Real Madrid was allowed to keep the original trophy. They also dominated in Spain, winning 12 league titles in 16 years.

The club won the European Cup for a sixth time in 1966. This team was known as the "Yé-yé" team because its players were all from Spain and were young and stylish, like The Beatles. In the 1970s, Real Madrid won six more league championships and three Spanish Cups. President Santiago Bernabéu passed away on July 2, 1978, after leading the club for almost 35 years. During his time, the club won many major trophies, including six European Cups and 16 league titles.

La Quinta del Buitre and Continued Success (1980–2000)

In the early 1980s, a group of talented young players from Real Madrid's youth academy emerged. They were nicknamed La Quinta del Buitre ("The Vulture's Cohort"), named after one of its members, Emilio Butragueño. The group also included Manolo Sanchís, Martín Vázquez, Míchel, and Miguel Pardeza. With these players and stars like Hugo Sánchez, Real Madrid became one of the best teams in Spain and Europe in the late 1980s. They won two UEFA Cups, five Spanish championships in a row, one Spanish Cup, and three Spanish Super Cups.

In 1996, Fabio Capello became coach, and new players like Predrag Mijatović and Roberto Carlos joined. In 1998, under manager Jupp Heynckes, Real Madrid finally won its seventh European Cup, beating Juventus 1–0 in the final.

In 1999, Vicente del Bosque took over as coach. With a mix of experienced players like Fernando Hierro and young talents like Iker Casillas, Real Madrid won the Champions League for the eighth time in 2000, defeating Valencia 3–0 in the final. This victory started another successful period for the club.

The Galácticos Era (2000–2006)

In July 2000, Florentino Pérez became club president. He promised to sign global superstar players every summer, creating the famous Galácticos team. This included players like Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Luís Figo, and David Beckham. This strategy brought great success, including winning the UEFA Champions League and an Intercontinental Cup in 2002, followed by La Liga in 2003. The Galácticos policy also helped the club become very successful financially around the world.

After winning the 2003 La Liga title, there were some changes, including the departure of coach Vicente del Bosque. The club went through a period without winning a major trophy for three seasons. In February 2006, Florentino Pérez resigned as president.

Ramón Calderón Era (2006–2009)

Ramón Calderón became president in July 2006 and brought back Fabio Capello as coach. Real Madrid won the La Liga title in 2007, their first in four years. They won the title on June 17, 2007, with a dramatic comeback victory against Mallorca. Real Madrid won the league again in 2008. However, the next season was difficult, with early exits from the Champions League and a big loss to Barcelona in the league.

Second Florentino Pérez Era (2009–Present)

On June 1, 2009, Florentino Pérez returned as president. He continued his Galácticos policy, signing Kaká and then Cristiano Ronaldo for record-breaking fees. The team was called the Second Galácticos. In the 2009–10 season, Madrid finished second in the league with a club record 96 points and scored 102 goals.

José Mourinho became manager in May 2010. In the 2010–11 season, Madrid competed strongly against a very strong Barcelona team. They won the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, their first trophy in the second Galáctico era. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 40 goals that season, winning the European Golden Shoe.

In the 2011–12 season, Real Madrid won La Liga for a record 32nd time. They set many league records, including 100 points in a season and 121 goals scored. Cristiano Ronaldo became the fastest player to reach 100 goals in the Spanish league and scored against all 19 opposing teams in a single season.

The 2012–13 season started with a win in the Supercopa de España against Barcelona. However, this was their only trophy that season. They finished second in La Liga and reached the Champions League semi-finals. After the season, José Mourinho left the club.

La Décima and Champions League Dominance

On June 25, 2013, Carlo Ancelotti became the new manager, with Zinedine Zidane as one of his assistants. On September 1, 2013, Gareth Bale joined the club in a record transfer. In Ancelotti's first season, Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey against Barcelona. The biggest achievement was winning the UEFA Champions League, their tenth European Cup, known as "La Décima". They beat rivals Atlético Madrid 4–1 in extra time in the final.

After winning La Décima, Real Madrid signed players like Toni Kroos and James Rodríguez. In August 2014, Madrid won the 2014 UEFA Super Cup. The team then went on a record-breaking 22-match winning streak. In December, they won their first Club World Cup. Despite a strong season, they finished second in La Liga and lost in the Champions League semi-finals. Carlo Ancelotti left the club in May 2015.

Rafael Benítez became manager in June 2015. His time was short, and Zinedine Zidane was promoted to head coach in January 2016. Under Zidane, Madrid had a great comeback, winning their eleventh Champions League title, "La Undécima", by beating Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout in the final.

Zidane's first full season, 2016–17, was very successful. Real Madrid won the 2016 UEFA Super Cup and the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup. They also set a new club record of 40 matches unbeaten. In May, Madrid won their 33rd league title. On June 3, 2017, they became the first team to win the UEFA Champions League two years in a row, beating Juventus in the final. This was their 12th title, "La Duodécima".

The 2017–18 season started with wins in the 2017 UEFA Super Cup and 2017 Supercopa de España. In December 2017, Real won the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup again, becoming the first team to retain the trophy. Madrid reached the Champions League final again, defeating Liverpool 3–1 to win their third straight title and 13th overall. This was a historic achievement. On May 31, Zidane resigned as manager.

Following Ronaldo's Departure

In June 2018, Julen Lopetegui became the new manager. The club sold Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus. Madrid started the 2018–19 season by losing the 2018 UEFA Super Cup to Atlético Madrid. After some difficult results, Lopetegui was replaced by Santiago Solari. In December 2018, Real Madrid won the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup, becoming record winners with four titles. However, they were eliminated from the Copa del Rey and Champions League. In March 2019, Zidane returned as head coach.

In the summer of 2019, Madrid signed new players like Eden Hazard and Luka Jović. In January 2020, Madrid won the Supercopa de España. After a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, La Liga restarted, and Madrid won ten games in a row to secure their 34th league title. During this time, the team played home games at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium while the Santiago Bernabéu was being renovated.

More Success and La Decimocuarta

Zidane left again in May 2021, and Carlo Ancelotti returned as coach for the 2021–22 season. He led the team to win La Liga and the Supercopa de España. In the Champions League, Madrid had an amazing run, beating strong teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester City. They then faced Liverpool in the final and won 1–0, securing their 14th European Cup, known as "La Decimocuarta".

Even More Success and La Decimoquinta

After a great 2021–22 season, Real Madrid signed Antonio Rüdiger and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Club legends like Marcelo, Isco, Gareth Bale, and Casemiro left. The 2022–23 season began with winning the UEFA Super Cup and later the FIFA Club World Cup. They also won the 2022–23 Copa del Rey, but finished second in La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup to Barcelona.

In 2023, Real Madrid signed Jude Bellingham, who took the number 5 jersey. They also signed Arda Güler and Fran García. Karim Benzema left the club, and Toni Kroos later announced his retirement after the season.

The 2023–24 season was another very successful one. Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona 4–1. They then won La Liga with 95 points, their second-best league campaign ever. In the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig and Manchester City. In the semi-finals, they faced Bayern Munich and won with a dramatic comeback in the second leg. Real Madrid then defeated Borussia Dortmund 2–0 in the final, winning their 15th Champions League title without losing a single match in the tournament.

Recent Seasons and Changes

After the 2023–24 season, Real Madrid announced that striker Kylian Mbappé joined the club in July 2024 from Paris Saint-Germain. In December 2024, Real Madrid won their second trophy of the season, the first-ever 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, by beating Pachuca 3–0.

The 2024–25 season saw Madrid finish as runners-up in all three domestic competitions to Barcelona. They also exited the Champions League in the quarter-finals. Carlo Ancelotti departed as manager at the end of the season, having won 15 titles across his two spells. To strengthen the squad, Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

On May 25, 2025, former player Xabi Alonso was appointed as Real Madrid manager. His professional managerial debut was at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Madrid later signed Álvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono. Alonso and Real Madrid parted ways in January 2026 after a loss in the Supercopa de España final. Former player Álvaro Arbeloa was then announced as head coach. Under Arbeloa, the team had mixed results in La Liga and was eliminated from the Copa del Rey and Champions League. In May 2026, Barcelona secured the La Liga title.

Club Badges and Team Colours

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The first club badge was simple, with the letters "MCF" for Madrid Club de Fútbol in dark blue on a white shirt. In 1908, the letters were placed inside a circle. The next change came in 1920 when King Alfonso XIII granted the club the title "Real" (Royal). A crown was added to the badge, and the club became Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.

In 1931, when the monarchy ended, the royal crown was removed and replaced with a dark band representing the region of Castile. In 1941, after the Civil War, the "Royal Crown" was restored to the badge, and the Castile stripe remained. The badge became full color, mostly gold. The most recent change was in 2001, when the club updated its badge for the 21st century, making the Castile stripe a more bluish color.

Team Colours

Real Madrid has always worn a white shirt for its home games. For one season in 1926, they tried wearing black shorts, inspired by an English team. However, after some losses, the president decided to return to the all-white kit, believing the other kit brought bad luck. In the early 1940s, the club's badge was added to the left side of the shirt. On November 23, 1947, Real Madrid became the first Spanish team to wear numbered shirts.

Real Madrid's traditional away colors are blue or purple. The club has also used other colors like red, green, orange, and black for its kits. Adidas has manufactured the club's kits since 1998. Real Madrid has had several shirt sponsors over the years, including Zanussi, Parmalat, Otaysa, Teka, Siemens, BenQ-Siemens, and bwin.com. Since 2013, Fly Emirates has been the main shirt sponsor. In 2024, HP became the sleeve sponsor.

Kit Suppliers and Shirt Sponsors

Period	Kit manufacturer	Shirt sponsor	Sleeve sponsor
1981–1982	Adidas	—	—
1982–1985		Zanussi
1985–1989	Hummel	Parmalat
1989–1991		Reny Picot
1991–1992		Otaysa
1992–1994		Teka
1994–1998	Kelme
1998–2001	Adidas
2001–2002		Realmadrid.com
2002–2005		Siemens mobile
2005–2006		Siemens
2006–2007		BenQ-Siemens
2007–2013		bwin
2013–2024		Emirates
2024–			HP

Home Stadium: The Santiago Bernabéu

Bernabéu

Capacity	85,000
Field size	107 m × 72 m (351 ft × 236 ft)
Construction
Broke ground	27 October 1944
Opened	14 December 1947
Architect	Manuel Muñoz Monasterio, Luis Alemany Soler, Antonio Lamela

After playing in several different places, the team moved to the Campo de O'Donnell in 1912. Later, they played at the Estadio Chamartín, which opened in 1923. In 1943, President Santiago Bernabéu decided the stadium was too small. A new stadium was built and opened on December 14, 1947. It was first called Nuevo Chamartín but was renamed in honor of Bernabéu in 1955.

The stadium's capacity has changed over time, reaching 120,000 after an expansion in 1953. Today, it can hold 81,044 spectators. Real Madrid has one of the highest average attendances in Europe.

The Bernabéu has hosted major football events, including the 1964 UEFA European Championship final, the 1982 FIFA World Cup final, and four European Cup/Champions League finals. The stadium has its own Metro station. In 2007, UEFA gave the Bernabéu "Elite Football Stadium" status.

On May 9, 2006, the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium was opened at the Real Madrid City training complex. It is named after club legend Alfredo Di Stéfano. This stadium, which holds 5,000 people, is the home ground for Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team. During the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons, the first team played its home games here while the Santiago Bernabéu was undergoing major renovations.

The latest renovation of the Santiago Bernabéu is designed to increase its capacity to nearly 85,000. It will also feature a retractable roof, a retractable pitch, and a 360-degree screen. The work started in 2019 and was completed in 2023.

Real Madrid's Records and Statistics

Raúl holds the record for most appearances with Real Madrid, playing 741 games from 1994 to 2010. Iker Casillas is second with 725 appearances. With 63 goals, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the most international goals while playing for the club. Sergio Ramos has played the most international matches for Spain while being a Real Madrid player, with 176 caps.

Cristiano Ronaldo (2009–2018) is Real Madrid's all-time top goalscorer, with 450 goals in 438 matches. Other players who scored over 200 goals include Alfredo Di Stéfano, Santillana, Ferenc Puskás, Hugo Sánchez, Karim Benzema, and Raúl. Cristiano Ronaldo also holds the record for most league goals in one season (48 in 2014–15) and is Real's top goalscorer in La Liga history with 311 goals. The fastest goal in club history (13 seconds) was scored by Iván Zamorano in 1994.

The highest home attendance for a Real Madrid match was 129,690 in a European Cup game in 1956. The current capacity of the Santiago Bernabéu is 80,000. Real Madrid holds records in Spanish football, including the most domestic titles (36 as of 2023–24) and the most consecutive seasons won (five, twice). The club also holds the record for the longest unbeaten run at home in La Liga, with 121 matches.

Real Madrid holds the record for winning the European Cup/UEFA Champions League fifteen times and for the most semi-final appearances (33). As of June 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League. The team also has a record 22-game winning streak in all competitions during the 2014–15 season. In September 2017, the club equalled the record of Brazilian club Santos by scoring in their 73rd consecutive game.

In June 2009, the club broke the record for the highest transfer fee ever paid by buying Cristiano Ronaldo for €94 million. This record was broken again in 2013 with the transfer of Gareth Bale for around €100 million. In 2019, Real Madrid equalled this record by signing Eden Hazard for a reported €115 million. The club's record sale was Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus for €117 million in 2018.

Real Madrid Supporters

Most seats at Real Madrid's home matches are taken by season-ticket holders, limited to 65,000. To get a season ticket, you must first be a socio, or club member. The club also has over 1,800 official fan groups, called peñas, in Spain and worldwide. Real Madrid has the second-highest average attendance in Spanish football and often attracts over 74,000 fans to the Bernabéu. It was the first sports team to reach 100 million fans on Facebook in 2017.

Real Madrid has very passionate supporters. Madrid captain Sergio Ramos once said, "Madrid is God's team and the team of the world," showing the global reach and pride of the club. Famous fans include golfer Sergio García.

Exciting Rivalries

The Classic Rivalry: El Clásico

One of the most intense rivalries in football is between Real Madrid and Barcelona, known as "The Classic" (El Clásico). This rivalry is fierce because both clubs are the strongest in Spain and represent two different regions: Castile (Madrid) and Catalonia (Barcelona). As of June 2025, Real Madrid has won 105 matches, Barcelona has won 104, and there have been 52 draws.

The rivalry grew stronger in the 1950s, especially when both clubs wanted to sign Alfredo Di Stéfano. He eventually joined Real Madrid and became a key player in their success, scoring twice in his first game against Barcelona. With Di Stéfano, Madrid won the first five European Cups.

El Clásico matches are known for their intensity and memorable moments. Players often celebrate goals in unique ways, sometimes even teasing the opposing fans. For example, in 1999, Real Madrid forward Raúl put a finger to his lips to silence 100,000 Barcelona fans. In 2017, Lionel Messi celebrated a late winning goal by holding his shirt up to Real Madrid fans.

Madrid's Local Derby

Real Madrid's closest rival in the same city is Atlético Madrid. The two teams first played each other in 1906. Their first league meeting was in 1929, with Real winning 2–1.

In the 1950s, the rivalry became international when they met in the European Cup semi-finals in 1959, with Real Madrid winning. Atlético got some revenge by beating Real in two Spanish Cup finals in 1960 and 1961. From 1961 to 1989, Real Madrid dominated La Liga, but Atlético was their main challenger, winning league titles in 1966, 1970, 1973, and 1977.

More recently, Real Madrid has had a good record against Atlético. A highlight was in the 2002–03 season, when Real won La Liga after a 4–0 victory over Atlético. In May 2013, Atlético won their first match against Real since 1999 in the Copa del Rey final. In 2013–14, Real and Atlético met in the UEFA Champions League final, the first time two clubs from the same city played in the final. Real Madrid won 4–1 in extra time. They met again in the 2016 Champions League final, with Real winning after a penalty shootout.

European Showdowns

Bayern Munich

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are two of the most successful clubs in the UEFA Champions League. Real has won 15 times, and Bayern has won six times. They have played each other 26 times in the Champions League, making it the most frequent match in the competition's history. Real Madrid fans sometimes call Bayern the "Bestia negra" ("Black Beast").

In the 2010s, these two giants met several times in the Champions League semi-finals. Real Madrid won in 2014 and 2018, going on to win the competition both times.

Juventus

Another frequent opponent in the European Cup/Champions League is Juventus, Italy's most decorated club. They have played 21 matches against each other, with a very close record of wins and draws.

Their first meeting was in the 1961–62 European Cup. They also met in the 1998 UEFA Champions League Final, which Real Madrid won 1–0. In the 2002–03 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, Juventus won. Star player Zinedine Zidane had played for Juventus in the 1998 final before moving to Real Madrid.

The teams met again in the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final in Cardiff, where Real Madrid won 4–1, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice. Their latest Champions League meeting was in the 2017–18 quarter-finals, which Real Madrid won in a dramatic fashion. Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored key goals in that tie, later transferred to Juventus.

Club Finances and Ownership

Under Florentino Pérez's first presidency (2000–2006), Real Madrid aimed to become the world's richest football club. The club sold parts of its training grounds, which helped clear its debts and allowed it to buy expensive players like Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham. This strategy helped increase the club's financial success and marketing around the world.

In 2007, Real Madrid was named the most valuable football brand in Europe. By 2010, it had the highest income in football worldwide. A study by Harvard University found that Real Madrid is one of the most important brand names globally, with an estimated 287 million followers. In 2013, Forbes magazine listed the club as the world's most valuable sports team, worth $3.3 billion. In 2022, Forbes again listed Real Madrid as the most valuable football club, at $5.1 billion.

Real Madrid is owned by its supporters, who elect the president. The president cannot invest their own money; the club can only spend what it earns. Its income comes from sponsorships, merchandise, TV rights, prize money, and ticket sales. Unlike a company, you cannot buy shares in the club, only a membership. As of 2010, the club had 60,000 members, called "socios." Real Madrid became the first football club to generate over €1 billion in revenue in the 2023–24 season.

Real Madrid's Trophies

Real Madrid CF honours

Type	Competition	Titles	Seasons
Domestic	La Liga	36	1931–32, 1932–33, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1971–72, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1994–95, 1996–97, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2011–12, 2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24
	Copa del Rey	20	1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1917, 1934, 1936, 1946, 1947, 1961–62, 1969–70, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1988–89, 1992–93, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2022–23
	Copa de la Liga	1	1985
	Supercopa de España	13	1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2024
	Copa Eva Duarte	1	1947
Continental	European Cup/UEFA Champions League	15	1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1965–66, 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2023–24
	UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League	2	1984–85, 1985–86
	UEFA Super Cup	6	2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2024
	Latin Cup	2s	1955, 1957
Intercontinental	Ibero-American Cup	1	1994
Worldwide	FIFA Club World Cup	5	2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022
	Intercontinental Cup	3s	1960, 1998, 2002
	FIFA Intercontinental Cup	1s	2024
Regional	Campeonato de Madrid/Campeonato Regional Centro	23	1903, 1905, 1906, 1906–07, 1907–08, 1912–13, 1915–16, 1916–17, 1917–18, 1919–20, 1921–22, 1922–23, 1923–24, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1935–36
	Copa Federación Centro	4s	1922–23, 1927–28, 1943–44, 1944–45

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Meet the Team: Players and Staff

Current Squad

Spanish teams can have up to three players who are not from the European Union. This list shows each player's main nationality. Some non-European players might also have dual citizenship with an EU country.

No. Position Player 1 GK Thibaut Courtois 3 DF Éder Militão 5 MF Jude Bellingham 6 MF Eduardo Camavinga 7 FW Vinícius Júnior 8 MF Federico Valverde 10 FW Kylian Mbappé 11 FW Rodrygo 12 DF Trent Alexander-Arnold 13 GK Andriy Lunin 14 MF Aurélien Tchouaméni 15 MF Arda Güler 16 FW Gonzalo García

No. Position Player 17 DF Raúl Asencio 18 DF Álvaro Carreras 21 FW Brahim Díaz 22 DF Antonio Rüdiger 23 DF Ferland Mendy 24 DF Dean Huijsen 30 FW Franco Mastantuono DF Denzel Dumfries DF Ibrahima Konaté DF Marc Cucurella MF Bernardo Silva FW Endrick

Current Technical Staff

Role	Staff
Head coach	José Mourinho
Assistant coach	João Tralhão
	Pedro Machado
	Sami Khedira
Goalkeeper coach	Nuno Santos
Fitness coach	António Dias
Performance manager	Antonio Pintus
Sports sciences	Sandro Carriço
Head analyst	Roberto Merella

• Last updated: 10 July 2026
• Source: Real Madrid CF

Management Team

Role	Name
President	Florentino Pérez
Vice-presidents	Eduardo Fernández de Blas
	Pedro López Jiménez
	Enrique Sánchez González
	Enrique Pérez Rodríguez
Honorary president	Pirri
Secretary	José Luis del Valle Pérez
Members	Jerónimo Farré Muncharaz Manuel Cerezo Velázquez José Sánchez Bernal Manuel Torres Gómez Manuel Gómez Barrera Gumersindo Santamaría Gil José Manuel Otero Lastres Nicolás Martín-Sanz García Manuel Redondo Sierra Catalina Miñarro Brugarolas José Ángel Sánchez Periáñez Francisco García Sanz Donato González Sánchez

See also

In Spanish: Real Madrid Club de Fútbol para niños

• European Club Association
• List of fan-owned sports teams
• List of world champion football clubs