121 years a legend
Real Madrid is a reference in world sport, boasting 25 European Cups (14 in football and 11 in basketball).
Real Madrid is about to celebrate its 121st anniversary. On 6 March 1902, the first Board of Directors of the Madrid Football Club was officially elected. That was the beginning of the legacy of the best club in the world. 121 years later, Real Madrid is a benchmark in world sport with its 25 European Cups 14 in football and 11 in basketball and boasts the honour of being named by FIFA as the Greatest Club of the 20th Century.
The last year has proven to be highly successful, with three major international trophies: the Champions League, the Club World Cup and the Uefa Super Cup. The Decimocuarta was secured after defeating Liverpool in the final and after some stunning comebacks at the Bernabéu. The Uefa Super Cup saw the Whites beat Eintracht Frankfurt in Helsinki, and the Club World Cup in Morocco enhances Real Madrid's supremacy as the club with the most World Cup trophies in the world. In addition to these three trophies, Ancelotti's side also triumphed brilliantly in LaLiga. Benzema, whose performances go down in Real Madrid history and helped him claim the last Ballon d'Or, deserves a special mention.
After the victory in the recent final of the Copa del Rey against Osasuna, Real Madrid's incomparable list of honours is as follows: 14 European Cups, 8 Club World Cups, 5 European Super Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 35 LaLiga titles, 20 Copas del Rey, 12 Spanish Super Cups, 1 LaLiga Cup, 2 Latin Cups and 2 Small Club World Cups.
The record of the first 5 consecutive European Cups
With Santiago Bernabéu at the helm, Real Madrid won the first five consecutive European Cups between 1956 and 1960. In that team that has gone down in football history, legends such as Di Stéfano, Gento, Kopa, Puskas and Santamaría, along with many others, excelled. The club experienced an extraordinary boom in world sport and these mythical names were succeeded by others such as Amancio, hero of the sixth European Cup, honorary president of the club and football legend, who passed away on 21 February 2023.
The last year has proven to be highly successful, with three major international trophies: the Champions League, the Club World Cup and the Uefa Super Cup. The Decimocuarta was secured after defeating Liverpool in the final and after some stunning comebacks at the Bernabéu. The Uefa Super Cup saw the Whites beat Eintracht Frankfurt in Helsinki, and the Club World Cup in Morocco enhances Real Madrid's supremacy as the club with the most World Cup trophies in the world. In addition to these three trophies, Ancelotti's side also triumphed brilliantly in LaLiga. Benzema, whose performances go down in Real Madrid history and helped him claim the last Ballon d'Or, deserves a special mention.
After the victory in the recent final of the Copa del Rey against Osasuna, Real Madrid's incomparable list of honours is as follows: 14 European Cups, 8 Club World Cups, 5 European Super Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 35 LaLiga titles, 20 Copas del Rey, 12 Spanish Super Cups, 1 LaLiga Cup, 2 Latin Cups and 2 Small Club World Cups.
The record of the first 5 consecutive European Cups
With Santiago Bernabéu at the helm, Real Madrid won the first five consecutive European Cups between 1956 and 1960. In that team that has gone down in football history, legends such as Di Stéfano, Gento, Kopa, Puskas and Santamaría, along with many others, excelled. The club experienced an extraordinary boom in world sport and these mythical names were succeeded by others such as Amancio, hero of the sixth European Cup, honorary president of the club and football legend, who passed away on 21 February 2023.
Basketball and women's football
The basketball team also added to the club's trophy cabinet by winning the Undécima in Kaunas. In addition, two new titles were won in the last year: the club’s 36th league title and 9th Spanish Super Cup. Alongside these trophies, Real Madrid's basketball honours include 11 European Cups a competition record, 28 Copa del Rey trophies, 5 Intercontinental Cups, 4 European Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Korac Cup, 1 ULEB Cup and 1 Latin Cup. Since 2020, the women's football team and its youth academy have also formed part of the club's history.
The Santiago Bernabéu, symbol of the 21st century
Another source of pride for Real Madrid fans is the Santiago Bernabéu, whose transformation process is advancing so as to continue to be a symbol of sport and to turn it into a major avant-garde and universal icon. In addition, Real Madrid City is the finest sports complex in the world and continues to thrive 17 years after its inauguration.
The Real Madrid Foundation
The club participates in solidarity and cultural projects through the Real Madrid Foundation, which has been in existence for 25 years and has helped more than 1,500,000 people during this time. The Foundation is active in 100 countries, with around a thousand projects between 500 socio-sports schools and different educational initiatives, aimed at bringing hope and enthusiasm to those who need it most, especially children at risk of social exclusion.
The basketball team also added to the club's trophy cabinet by winning the Undécima in Kaunas. In addition, two new titles were won in the last year: the club’s 36th league title and 9th Spanish Super Cup. Alongside these trophies, Real Madrid's basketball honours include 11 European Cups a competition record, 28 Copa del Rey trophies, 5 Intercontinental Cups, 4 European Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Korac Cup, 1 ULEB Cup and 1 Latin Cup. Since 2020, the women's football team and its youth academy have also formed part of the club's history.
The Santiago Bernabéu, symbol of the 21st century
Another source of pride for Real Madrid fans is the Santiago Bernabéu, whose transformation process is advancing so as to continue to be a symbol of sport and to turn it into a major avant-garde and universal icon. In addition, Real Madrid City is the finest sports complex in the world and continues to thrive 17 years after its inauguration.
The Real Madrid Foundation
The club participates in solidarity and cultural projects through the Real Madrid Foundation, which has been in existence for 25 years and has helped more than 1,500,000 people during this time. The Foundation is active in 100 countries, with around a thousand projects between 500 socio-sports schools and different educational initiatives, aimed at bringing hope and enthusiasm to those who need it most, especially children at risk of social exclusion.