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Founding & Early History (1902–1945)

Founded: 1902 as Madrid Football Club

On June 29, 1920, King Alfonso XIII granted the title “Real”, meaning “Royal.”

• Became a founding member of La Liga in 1929.
• Never relegated from the top division.

Rise to Power (1945–1955)

• Real Madrid began building a strong identity in Spain.
• Signed key players and prepared for European dominance.

The Di Stéfano Golden Era (1953–1964)

• Signing of Alfredo Di Stéfano in 1953 changed football forever.
• Joined by Puskás, Gento, and Raymond Kopa.
• Won 5 consecutive European Cups (1956–1960).
• 1960 Final: 7–3 win over Eintracht Frankfurt — greatest match ever played.
• Built Real Madrid’s global winning identity.

1960s–1980s Success

• Continued winning La Liga and domestic cups.
• Stronger competition emerged, but Real remained dominant.

La Quinta del Buitre (1983–1990)

• Led by club legend Emilio Butragueño (“El Buitre”).
• Academy stars: Míchel, Sanchís, Martín Vázquez, Pardeza.
• Won 5 straight La Liga titles (1986–1990).
• Revived Real Madrid’s domestic dominance.

The Galácticos Era (2000–2006)

• Began when Florentino Pérez became president.
• Signed world-class superstars:
1. Luis Figo (2000)
2. Zinedine Zidane (2001)
3. Ronaldo Nazário (2002)
4. David Beckham (2003)

🏆 Legacy of the Galácticos

• 2 La Liga titles (2001, 2003)
• 1 Champions League (2002)
• 2 Spanish Super Cups (2001, 2003)
• 1 UEFA Super Cup (2002)
• 1 Intercontinental Cup (2002)

The Cristiano Ronaldo Era (2009–2018)

• Joined from Manchester United for €94 million.
• Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer: 450 goals.
• Formed the “BBC” trio: Benzema, Bale, Cristiano.
• Helped win:
  • 4 Champions League titles
  • 2 La Liga titles
  • 4 Ballon d'Or awards (as a Madrid player)

Zidane’s Three-Peat (2016–2018)

• First team in history to win 3 UCL titles in a row.
• Champions League: 2016, 2017, 2018.
• Legendary squad with Ronaldo, Ramos, Modrić, Kroos, Marcelo, and Benzema.

Modern Era (2018–Present)

• Benzema stepped up as leader after Cristiano left.
• Modrić won the 2018 Ballon d'Or.
• New generation stars:
  • Vinícius Jr
  • Rodrygo
  • Bellingham
  • Camavinga
  • Valverde
• Won the 2022 and 2024 Champions League titles.

Santiago Bernabéu Evolution

• 1947: Stadium opened.
• 1950s–2000s: Expanded + modernized.
• 2019–2023: Massive renovation:
  • Retractable pitch
  • Retractable roof
  • 360° LED screen
  • New futuristic exterior