44 years without Santiago Bernabéu
He was the Real Madrid president for over three decades and turned the club into a pacesetter of world sport.
On 2 June 1978, Santiago Bernabéu passed away in Madrid at the age of 82. He was a player, coach, manager and president, who remains a cornerstone in the history of Real Madrid. During his tenure as president, he was instrumental in the club's tremendous growth in both the institutional and sporting aspects of the club. Additionally, his initiatives included the construction of the Nuevo Chamartín, inaugurated in 1947 and renamed after him years later.
Santiago Bernabéu was born in Almansa Albacete on 8 June 1895 and was named Real Madrid president in 1943. Prior to his passing, the club won six European Cups a competition for which he was a pioneering force, one Intercontinental Cup, two Latin Cups, 16 LaLiga titles and six Copa de España trophies.
Basketball achievements
Under Bernabéu's presidency, the basketball team also dominated the national and international panorama: six European Cups, three Intercontinental Cups, one Latin Cup, 19 League titles and 18 Copa de España trophies.
Santiago Bernabéu was born in Almansa Albacete on 8 June 1895 and was named Real Madrid president in 1943. Prior to his passing, the club won six European Cups a competition for which he was a pioneering force, one Intercontinental Cup, two Latin Cups, 16 LaLiga titles and six Copa de España trophies.
Basketball achievements
Under Bernabéu's presidency, the basketball team also dominated the national and international panorama: six European Cups, three Intercontinental Cups, one Latin Cup, 19 League titles and 18 Copa de España trophies.