124 years of legend

Real Madrid celebrates 124 years. On March 6, 1902, the first Board of Directors of Madrid Foot Ball Club was officially elected. This marked the beginning of the legend of the greatest club in the world. Today, 124 years later, Real Madrid is a global sports icon with its 26 European Cups (15 in football and 11 in basketball) and holds the honor of being named by FIFA as the Best Club of the 20th Century.

Under the presidency of Santiago Bernabéu and with legendary players such as Di Stéfano, Gento, Puskas, Kopa, and Santamaría, Real Madrid won the first 5 European Cups consecutively between 1956 and 1960. The Sixth came in 1966, with great legends like Amancio and Pirri in the lineup. On November 11, 2023, José Martínez Pirri was named honorary president of Real Madrid at the club's Extraordinary General Assembly, succeeding the iconic Amancio Amaro in the role.

In the last 15 years, Real Madrid has experienced one of the most brilliant periods in its history, a winning cycle with 58 more titles, including 6 European Cups in football and 3 European Cups in basketball. We continue to expand a record that is unique in the history of football: 15 European Cups, 9 Club World Cups, 6 UEFA Super Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 36 Leagues, 20 Copa del Rey titles, 13 Spanish Super Cups, 1 League Cup, 2 Latin Cups, 2 Small World Cups, and 1 Ibero-American Cup.

Basketball

Regarding the basketball section, Real Madrid boasts 100 titles: 11 European Cups, 38 Leagues, 29 Copa del Rey titles, 10 Spanish Super Cups, 5 Intercontinental Cups, 4 European Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Korac Cup, 1 ULEB Cup, and 1 Latin Cup.

Women's football

In 2020, the women's football team and its academy became part of the club's history. Since its creation, our team has consistently qualified to play in the Women’s Champions League. Currently, it is competing in its fifth edition and will face the quarterfinals.

The Bernabéu

Our stadium is a universal icon of football and sports, which has evolved to meet the future. The club is completing a spectacular renovation to continue improving and optimizing its resources and spaces. Always prioritizing the comfort and safety of our members, fans, and all spectators who visit the stadium to enjoy a unique experience. The Bernabéu is a destination for leisure and entertainment and has become one of the main attractions of Spain's capital.

Ciudad Real Madrid

The Ciudad Real Madrid is the best sports city in the world and, 20 years after its inauguration, continues to grow. It is home to all our men's and women's football teams and basketball teams. With an area of 1,200,000 m², it includes 12 natural and artificial grass football fields, the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium, which pays tribute to the greatest player of all time, the residences for the first football and basketball teams and the academy, a basketball arena, and the corporate office building.

The Real Madrid Foundation

Real Madrid celebrates 124 years as a universal club, staying true to one of its core values: solidarity. The Real Madrid Foundation is present in over 100 countries and, since its creation 28 years ago, helps 400,000 people annually, especially children living in vulnerable conditions.

Revenue

Our club has surpassed one billion euros in revenue for the second consecutive year (the only club to reach this figure) and is the first sports organization to exceed 660 million followers on social media. Moreover, it leads the main and most prestigious football rankings, such as those by Forbes, Deloitte, and Brand Finance.

Disclaimer: Translation generated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies.

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