The History of Real Madrid

Beginning of Soccer

60 BCE

Soccer was created in China and moved into England.

Real Madrid

Sep 16, 1902

Real Madrid is my passion. November 16, 1902, Real Madrid was founded by a group of fans in Madrid

The Champions of the La Liga

Jan 1, 1932

Real Madrid were champions of their league for the first time

The Santiago Bernabeu

1947

The Santiago Bernabeu has been Real Madrid's home since 1947. It took three years to build and is very beautiful. It can seat 81,044 people.

Alfredo de Stefano

Jan 1, 1953

One of the best Real Madrid players in history. This Argentinian player scored 308 goals in 396 games and won 5 Champions Leagues

First European Cup

Jun 13, 1956

This is the first time Real Madrid won the European Cup. This is basically the Champions League, but not known as that yet

First Intercontinental cup

1960

This is the first time Real Madrid has every won a n Intercontinental cup!

First UEFA Cup victory

1985

This is the first time Real Madrid won the UEFA Cup, a very prestigious competition exclusive in Europe

First Champions League Title

1998

The Champions League is the most prestigious football competition in the world. This year is the first time Real Madrid has won it

Florentino Perez becomes the new club president

2000

Florentino Perez is the most successful club president in Real Madrid's history. He is the creator of Real Madrid's famous "Galacticos."

Cristiano Ronaldo Unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu

Jul 6, 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo is the best Real Madrid player in history and debatably the best player in the history of football

Third Consecutive Champions League Title

2017

From 2014-17, Real Madrid won three consecutive champions league titles. The three best years a club could ask for! A major accomplishment for our club!