Eighty-three years ago, Santiago Bernabéu was elected president of Real Madrid
On September 15, 1943, his term began, marking one of the most brilliant eras in the club's history.
On September 15, 1943, Santiago Bernabéu was elected president of Real Madrid. He was 48 years old, succeeded Antonio Santos Peralba, and led one of the most brilliant eras in the club's history, a period of institutional and sporting growth that would last 35 years.
During his presidency, between 1943 and 1978, Real Madrid won in football 6 European Cups, a competition he championed, 16 La Liga titles, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 6 Spanish Cups, 2 Latin Cups, and 2 Small World Cups. Among his initiatives was the construction of the Nuevo Chamartín, inaugurated in 1947 and renamed in his honor years later.
Basketball achievements
Under Bernabéu's presidency, the basketball section also dominated on the national and international stage: 6 European Cups, 3 Intercontinental Cups, 19 League titles, 18 Spanish Cups, and 1 Latin Cup.
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