Real Madrid celebrates 122 years of existence. On March 6, 1902, the first Board of Directors of “Foot Ball Club Madrid” was officially elected. Then history began to be written for the biggest club in the world, which after 122 years is a benchmark in world sports with 25 European Cups (14 in football and 11 in basketball) and was named by FIFA as the best club of the 20th century.
During the previous year, Real Madrid won five trophies to add to the impressive collection. Among these triumphs was the club’s 11th European basketball trophy. In addition to the EuroLeague, Real Madrid won the Spanish Cup in football (against Osasuna) and the Spanish Super Cup (won this season against Barcelona). In basketballafter the 29th Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup was added at the start of this season.
The spectacular trophy case
Under the presidency of the Santiago Bernabeu and with legendary players in the team such as Di Stefano, Gento, Puskas, Copa and Santamaria, Real Madrid won the first five European Cups in a row between 1956 and 1960. In 1996 came the 6th, with a legend like Amanzio and Piri to the team, with the latter being named honorary president at the club’s Extraordinary General Assembly.
After the last triumphsReal Madrid’s unparalleled trophy haul is as follows: 14 European Cups, 8 Club World Cups, 5 UEFA Super Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 35 leagues, 20 Cups, 13 Spanish Super Cups, 1 League Cup, 2 Latin Cups, 2 Small Club World Cups and 1 Iberian/America Cup.
In terms of basketball, Real Madrid’s trophy case boasts 11 European Cups, 36 Leagues, 29 Cups, 10 Spanish Super Cups, 5 Intercontinental Cups, 4 European Cup Winners’ Cups, 1 Korats Cup, 1 ULEB Cup and 1 Latin Cup. As of 2020, the women’s football team and its youth academy have also become part of the club’s history.
The “Santiago Bernabeu” stadium
The stadium continues to undergo a transformation process in order to remain a benchmark for sports. The president of the Madrid club, Florentino Perez, emphasized its importance at the last General Assembly: “It is the pride of all Madridians. It is part of our life. And it will be our strongest ally to make all our dreams come true. The new stadium “Santiago Bernabeu” is going to change the history of Real Madrid”.
Source: Sport Fm
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