Real Madrid

Place of Birth: 

Madrid

Date of Birth: 

18 April 1927

Titles Won: 

6 Leagues
2 King’s Cups
3 Spanish Super Cups
1 UEFA Cup

Ramón Mendoza’s office was the longest and most successful in Real Madrid history after that of Santiago Bernabéu. He became President on 24 May 1985 without opposition, as he was the only candidate to present all the necessary documents to run for office. He was re-elected in 1991 and 1995.

The Quinta Del Buitre (Butragueño, Míchel, Martín Vázquez, Sanchis and Pardeza) was born during his tenure and won six League titles, two Copas del Rey, two UEFA Cups, three Spanish Super Cups, and one Spanish League Cup. Mendoza shares the honour of having won five consecutive League titles (1985/86 to 1989/90) with Santiago Bernabéu. He was also responsible for signing players of the likes of Hugo Sánchez, Tendillo, Paco Llorente, Buyo, Schuster, Chendo, Gordillo, Maceda and Gallego, to strengthen the Quinta del Buitre.

His last years were marked by Jorge Valdano’s return to Real Madrid, this time as coach. Under Valdano’s leadership, the team comprised of men like Redondo, Michael Laudrup, Hierro, Zamorano, Amavisca, Buyo, Michel, Butragueño and a very young Raúl, Real Madrid won the 1994/95 League title.

In 1995, shortly after winning the Club’s presidential election again, Mendoza was forced to resign by his Board of Directors, led by Vice-President Lorenzo Sanz, who also succeeded him.