Real Madrid

Place of Birth: 

Talavera de la Reina

Date of Birth: 

08 July 1890

Titles Won: 

2 Leagues
1 Spanish Cup
2 Regional Championships
5 Mancomunados Championships

Luis Usera became President unintentionally. The Urquijo-Bernabéu-Parages triumvirate came to an end in November 1929 and a new Governing Board was chosen: Antonio Bernabéu Yeste (President), Luis Usera Bugallar (Vice-President), Francisco Urzáiz (Secretary), Valero Rivera (Treasurer), and Gonzalo Aguirre Martos. A few days later members found out Antonio Bernabéu –brother of Santiago- wasn’t a Club Member and he was forced to resign, promoting Usera to the Presidency.

Real Madrid were going through a serious crisis in the sports arena, but the Club’s excellent financial situation allowed Usera to build a new team practically from scratch, signing legendary player Ricardo Zamora for 150,000 pesetas (a fortune then). Gurruchaga, Leoncito and Bonet followed.

The signings, however, only helped the team reach the sixth spot in the table in the 1930/31 season. The arrival of Ciriaco, Quincoces, Olivares, Bestit II, Hilario, the Regueiro brothers and Pepe Samitier further strengthened the team.

The Whites easily won the 1931/32 campaign, standing undefeated in every single game. They won the championship again the following year and reached the final of the Spanish Cup. The 1933/34 season saw them win the Cup and finish second in the League.