Real Madrid C.F. the Winner Of The Champions League in 2018
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Full name: Real Madrid Club de Fútbol[1]
Nickname(s): Los Blancos (The Whites)
Los Merengues: (The Meringues)
Los Vikingos: (The Vikings)[2]
La Casa Blanca: (The White House)[3]
Founded: 6 March 1902; 119 years ago as Madrid Football Club[4]
Ground: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano (temporary)
Capacity: 81,044[5]
6,000[6]
President: Florentino Pérez
Head coach: Carlo Ancelotti
League: La Liga
First president: Julián Palacios (1900–1902)
Website: www.realmadrid.com
Real Madrid CF, commonly referred to as Real Madrid, is one of the most iconic and successful football clubs globally. Here’s an overview:
History: Founded in 1902, Real Madrid is based in Madrid, Spain. It’s been a dominant force in both Spanish and European football for decades.
Success: The club has an illustrious history, winning numerous domestic league titles (La Liga) and Spanish Cups (Copa del Rey). However, its international success in the UEFA Champions League is particularly noteworthy, having won the competition multiple times, establishing themselves as one of the most successful clubs in Europe.
Galácticos Era: Real Madrid is known for its “Galácticos” era in the early 2000s when the club signed several high-profile, world-class players like Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Ronaldo Nazario, and David Beckham, among others.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium: Real Madrid plays its home games at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, an iconic venue with a rich history and a capacity for over 80,000 spectators.
Rivalries: The club has fierce rivalries, particularly with FC Barcelona, in what’s known as “El Clásico,” one of the most intense and widely watched football matches globally.
Youth Development: While known for acquiring top talent worldwide, Real Madrid also has a strong emphasis on youth development through their academy, “La Fabrica,” nurturing young talents who often progress to the first team.
Global Brand: Real Madrid is not just a football club; it’s a global brand with a massive following worldwide, supported by a passionate fanbase known as “Madridistas.”
Real Madrid’s history, success, star-studded lineups, and commitment to excellence both domestically and internationally have solidified its place among the most prestigious and influential football clubs in the world.
