Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, commonly referred to as Real Madrid, is a professional football (soccer) club based in Madrid, Spain. It is one of the most successful and widely supported football clubs in the world.
Here are some key points about Real Madrid:
- History: Real Madrid was founded in 1902 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in the history of football. The club has won numerous domestic and international titles.
- Stadium: Real Madrid plays its home matches at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, located in the Chamartín district of Madrid. However, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the stadium was undergoing renovations, and the club had temporarily relocated to the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, which is located in their training facility.
- Domestic Success: Real Madrid has won the Spanish La Liga title a record 34 times, as of my knowledge cutoff. They have also won the Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup) 19 times.
- European Dominance: Real Madrid has been extremely successful in European competitions. They have won the UEFA Champions League a record 13 times, most recently in the 2017-2018 season. Real Madrid is the only club to have won the Champions League five times in a row, from 1956 to 1960. They have also won the UEFA Europa League twice.
- Rivalries: Real Madrid has a fierce rivalry with Barcelona, known as "El Clásico." Matches between the two clubs are considered one of the biggest and most intense in world football. They also have rivalries with other Madrid-based clubs, such as Atlético Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.
- Galácticos Era: Real Madrid has a history of signing high-profile players, particularly during the early 2000s. This period, known as the "Galácticos Era," saw the club acquire star players like Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Ronaldo, David Beckham, and many others.
It's worth noting that as my knowledge cutoff is in September 2021, there may have been new developments or changes in the club's history, management, or squad since then.
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