Real Madrid

Q: Why is Real Madrid called ‘Real'?

Real Madrid FC obtained its current name on June 29, 1920, when King Alfonso XIII of Spain granted the club the royal title, which in Spanish is "Real." The club was initially founded on March 6, 1902, by the brothers Padros and Julián Palacios along with their university friends. The club's first name was Madrid Football Club, which was inspired by British football.

Q: Why are Real Madrid called 'Los Blancos’?

Real Madrid are commonly known as 'Los Blancos' because of the white color of their home kit. The club began wearing white jerseys in 1902 and since then, it has become their traditional uniform.

Q: What are Real Madrid fans called?

Real Madrid fans are often called “Madridistas” because of the name of the city where the club is located – Madrid. There are other nicknames, such as Los Blancos, Vikingos, and Galácticos, which are associated with the club's history and achievements.

Q: Why are Real Madrid called "Galacticos"?

Real Madrid are commonly referred to as "Galácticos" because, in the early 2000s, the club put together a team consisting of the best football players in the world. These players were of such a high caliber that simply referring to them as "stars" was not enough, hence the term “Galacticos" appeared. The team included Luis Figo , Zinedine Zidane , Ronaldo , and David Beckham , among others. It's worth noting that despite having such high-profile players, they ended up winning fewer titles than expected.

Q: How many times have Real Madrid won the Champions League?

Real Madrid have won the Champions League 14 times. This is a record number in the history of the tournament. The club won the very first time in 1956 and have also managed to do so in 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022.

Q: Who is better: Real Madrid or Barça?

As of the 2023/24 season, a total of 295 matches (including 41 friendlies) have been played between the rival football clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid , known as El Clasico. Real Madrid have won 108 matches, there have been 64 draws, and Barcelona have won 123 matches.

Q: Who is the owner of Real Madrid?

Real Madrid is a limited liability company, and the majority of shares are owned by the fans-shareholders, also known as "socios" in Spanish. These shareholders form a board of directors that make important management decisions for the club. The current president of the club is Florentino Perez, who was re-elected to his position in 2009. In addition, he is also the head of the investment group ACS (Actividades de Construcción y Servicios), which holds around 12% of Real Madrid shares.

Q: Which celebrities support Real Madrid?

Real Madrid has many celebrity fans, including Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Antonio Banderas, Enrique Iglesias, Rafael Nadal, and others.

Q: How many trophies have Real Madrid won in their history?

Real Madrid have won approximately 100 official trophies in their history, which include: • 14 UEFA Champions League titles (6 European Cups and 8 Champions Leagues); • 35 Spanish championships ; • 20 Spanish Cups ; • 12 Spanish Super Cups ; • 2 UEFA Europa League Cups ; • 5 FIFA Club World Cups ; • 3 Intercontinental Cups ; • 5 UEFA Super Cups .

Q: Who won the Champions League 3 times in a row?

In the history of the Champions League , only three teams have won the tournament three or more times in a row. However, Real Madrid is the only team that has managed to achieve this twice. The club won the trophy five times in a row in the seasons 1955/56, 1956/57, 1957/58, 1958/59, and 1959/60, and three times in a row in the seasons 2015/16, 2016/17, and 2017/18.

Player		G
Artem Dovbyk	Girona	20
Alexander Sørloth	Villarreal	19
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	19
Robert Lewandowski	Barcelona	17
Antoine Griezmann	Atletico Madrid	16

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