Real Madrid
- Founded:
- 1902
- Stadium:
- Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Royal Madrid Football Club), commonly known as Real Madrid, or simply as Real, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1902 as Madrid Football Club, the team has traditionally worn a white home kit since. The word real is Spanish for royal and was bestowed to the club by King Alfonso XIII in 1920 together with the royal crown in the emblem. The team has played its home matches in the 81,044-capacity Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in downtown Madrid since 1947. Unlike most European football clubs, Real Madrid's members (socios) have owned and operated the club since its inception. The club is the world's richest football club in terms of revenue, with an annual turnover of €604 million, and the world's most valuable sports team, worth €2.5 billion ($3.4 billion). The club is one of the most widely supported teams in the world. Real Madrid is one of three founding members of the Primera División which have never been relegated from the top division, along with Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona. The club holds many long-standing rivalries, most notably El Clásico with Barcelona and the Madrid derby with Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid is the joint most successful club in Spain, in terms of overall official titles won (80), and the joint most successful club in European competitions, in terms of official European trophies won (17). The club established itself as a major force in both Spanish and European football during the 1950s. Domestically, Real Madrid has won a record 32 La Liga titles, 19 Copa del Rey, 9 Supercopa de España, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la Liga. Internationally the club has won a record 10 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles and a joint record 3 Intercontinental Cups, as well as 2 UEFA Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups and a FIFA Club World Cup. Real Madrid was recognised as the FIFA Club of the 20th Century on 23 December 2000, and named Best European Club of the 20th Century by the IFFHS on 11 May 2010. The club also received the FIFA Order of Merit in 2004. The club is allowed to wear a multiple–winner badge on their shirt during UEFA Champions League matches as they have won more than five European Cups. They also wear a FIFA Club World Cup champions badge as winners of the 2014 competition. Currently, the football club leads the UEFA club rankings.
Latest Real Madrid news
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Marco Silva nearing agreement to join Benfica from Fulham
Chelsea sets €140 million asking price for Enzo Fernandez amid Real Madrid interest
Arsenal plans to sell four players this summer for squad refresh
Juventus considers Kluivert as potential transfer option from Bournemouth
Real Madrid agrees with Konaté as World Cup approaches
Arsenal inquiries about Julián Alvarez as Barcelona finalizes terms
Fulham announces Marco Silva departure, Mourinho could return to Madrid
Francesco Toldo discusses legacy ahead of Corazón Classic Match in Madrid
Rare soccer cards gain attention ahead of 2026 World Cup
Iker Casillas discusses Spain's goalkeeping options ahead of competition
Mourinho hopeful of reviving new signing Ibrahima Konate at Real Madrid
Iker Casillas discusses Real Madrid's future and past successes
Jude Bellingham named No 10 in England World Cup squad
Ibrahima Konaté likely to sign four-year deal with Real Madrid
River Plate explores loan returns for Claudio Echeverri and Franco Mastantuono
Carlo Ancelotti supports Florentino Perez ahead of Real Madrid elections
Rodri hints at possible move to Real Madrid after World Cup
Real Madrid evaluates interest in Ibrahima Konate amid Chelsea pursuit
Real Madrid pursues two signings ahead of World Cup
Real Madrid explore right-back options, eyeing Dumfries and Porro
Top contenders emerge for World Cup Golden Boot this summer
Real Madrid targets two centre-backs for summer transfer window
Real Madrid approaches agreement with Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate for transfer
Real Madrid struggles in Xabi Alonso's first season as manager
Barcelona could pursue Cucurella and Grimaldo amid transfer speculation
Real Madrid responds to Riquelme's claims about election process
Enzo Fernandez open to Chelsea exit amid Real Madrid interest
David Alaba fit for World Cup; Christoph Baumgartner ruled out
Manchester City targets Atalanta's Marco Palestra amid transfer interest
Newcastle pursue Victor Munoz to replace Anthony Gordon
Manchester City leads clubs with most players at 2026 World Cup
Diego Kochen in talks to leave Barcelona on loan to Lyngby
Milan continues head coach search with differing opinions from Rangnick, Ibrahimovic
Arda Guler among Turkey's World Cup squad for summer tournament
Real Madrid declines opportunity to sign Rodri amid election campaign
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expects more from Marc Bernal next season
Madrid candidate Enrique Riquelme aims to appoint Raúl as sporting director
Arsenal plans to negotiate for Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid
Barcelona seeks to sign Girona midfielder Enzo Perez amid rival interest
Juventus discusses Koke's transfer with Atletico amid Gonzalez's return
Rodri seeks better contract amid Manchester City and Real Madrid interest
FC Barcelona signs teenage talent Enzo Perez from Girona
Barcelona eyes Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol amid transfer plans
Liverpool pursues RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande ahead of World Cup
FC Barcelona considers Harry Kane as backup option for transfer
Luis de la Fuente comments on Dean Huijsen's World Cup omission reaction
Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa pursue Nicolo Tresoldi this summer
Tottenham rejects Real Madrid interest in Pedro Porro this summer
Rodri to discuss future after World Cup amid Real Madrid links
Napoli intensifies pursuit of Lazio defender Mario Gila amid transfer discussions
Real Madrid targets Denzel Dumfries amid interest in Marco Palestra
Florentino Perez promises new signings for Real Madrid amidst election campaign
Tottenham pursues Savinho as Chelsea retains Josh Acheampong this summer
Barcelona submits €100m bid for Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid
Liverpool targeting Goncalo Ramos and Kang-in Lee before summer transfer window
Vinicius Jr.'s contract talks stall as World Cup approaches
Benfica resists lowering Mourinho's €15 million exit fee to Real Madrid
Barcelona discussed signing Erling Haaland, confirms former insider
Enrique Riquelme names Raúl González as potential sporting director
Recent results
- 2026-05-23Real Madrid4 – 2Athletic Bilbao
- 2026-05-17Sevilla0 – 1Real Madrid
- 2026-05-14Real Madrid2 – 0Real Oviedo
- 2026-05-10Barcelona2 – 0Real Madrid
- 2026-05-03Espanyol0 – 2Real Madrid
