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It is the **personification of the victorious spirit**, where defeats are perceived as **temporary obstacles** rather than defeats. **\"Real\"** is a **brand** that is known and respected in **every corner of the planet**.\n\n> \"Real Madrid is not just a club, it is synonymous with excellence and an insatiable desire to win.\"\n","sporting_achievements":"## History of \"Real Madrid\"\n\nThe history of **\"Real\"** begins at the beginning of the **XX century**. In **1920** the club received the **honorary title of \"real\" (royal)** from the Spanish monarch. From that moment, the **era of ambition** began, which gradually turned the club into a **real giant**.\n\n**The real breakthrough** happened in the **1950s**, when **\"Real\"** under the leadership of **Santiago Bernabeu** assembled the **first super team** — with **Di Stefano, Puskas and Gento**. It was this team that won the **first five European Champions Cups in a row**.\n\n> \"Everyone knew: if there is a peak, Real Madrid will climb it.\"\n\n**In the 80s**, the club shot up with **\"Kinita Buitre\"**, and in the **2000s** launched the **\"Galacticos\"** era, gathering **stars from all over the world** — **Zidane, Beckham, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos**. And then — even louder: **four victories in the Champions League** in **five years (2014–2018)** under the leadership of **Zidane**.","club_identity":"## Real Madrid Stadium\n\n**\"Santiago Bernabeu\"** is a **legendary arena** in the center of Madrid, which is one of the **most famous stadiums in the world**. Opened in **1947**, it has undergone **numerous renovations** and today is a **modern football fortress**.\n\n**After the last reconstruction** (**2023**) **\"Bernabeu\"** became even grander: **closed retractable roof**, mobile field, **latest technologies**, pre-match shows - all at the level of **top arenas in the world**. Holds more than **81 thousand fans**.\n\n> \"Historical matches took place here, legends were born here. When Real Madrid plays at home, it's not just a game, it's a world-class event.\"\n\n## Achievements of \"Real Madrid\"\n\n**No other club in the world** has so many **major trophies**. The main achievements **speak for themselves**:\n\n* **Champions League (15 times)** — **absolute record** in world football.\n* **Champion of Spain (35 times)** — **the most titled club** of the country.\n* **Copa del Rey (20 times)** — including **last triumph in 2023**.\n* **Club World Cup (5 times)** — when **Real Madrid** became **the best on the planet**.\n* **UEFA Super Cup (5 times)** — proof of **dominance in Europe**.","current_status_and_future":"## Famous Real Madrid players\n\nThe list of **Real Madrid** legends is actually **the list of the greatest players of all time**:\n\n1. **Alfredo Di Stefano** — **the architect of the glory of the 50s**, a symbol of the **first great era**.\n\n2. **Raul** is a captain who **personified the style and character** of the club in the **90s**.\n\n3. **Zinedine Zidane** — first as a player, later as a coach — **both roles performed at the highest level**.\n\n4. **Cristiano Ronaldo** — **the best scorer in the history of the club**, **five times won the Champions League**.\n\n5. **Iker Casillas** is a goalkeeper who **defended the goal of \"Real\"** for more than **a decade**.\n\n6. **Luka Modric and Toni Kroos** are midfielders who made **the game in the center of the field a standard**.\n\n## Real Madrid interesting facts\n\n1. In **2000** **FIFA** recognized **\"Real\"** as **the best club of the 20th century** — and this is **official**.\n\n2. **The only club** to **win the Champions League three times in a row** in the current format (**2016–2018**).\n\n3. **Does not sell the rights** to the uniform to sponsors of banks or political projects — **preserves the image**.\n\n4. **Florentino Perez** and the **\"Galacticos\"** project is a transfer model that **overturned the football market**.\n\n5. **The cult of white** — the uniform of **Real Madrid** has become one of the **most recognizable images in sports**.\n\n> \"Real Madrid is not just a football club, it is an institution that defines the standards of excellence in world sports.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Real Madrid** continues to be the **standard of success** in world football, constantly **setting new standards** both on and off the field. Can the club **maintain its dominance** in the new era? 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Real Madrid: FC review

\"Real Madrid\" is a professional football club from the capital of Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the most titled and most influential clubs in the world. The team plays at the Santiago Bernabeu and is a symbol of elite football, great history and unwavering ambition.

This club is not just a trophy collector. It is the personification of the victorious spirit, where defeats are perceived as temporary obstacles rather than defeats. \"Real\" is a brand that is known and respected in every corner of the planet.

\n
\"Real Madrid is not just a club, it is synonymous with excellence and an insatiable desire to win.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

History of \"Real Madrid\"

The history of \"Real\" begins at the beginning of the XX century. In 1920 the club received the honorary title of \"real\" (royal) from the Spanish monarch. From that moment, the era of ambition began, which gradually turned the club into a real giant.

The real breakthrough happened in the 1950s, when \"Real\" under the leadership of Santiago Bernabeu assembled the first super team — with Di Stefano, Puskas and Gento. It was this team that won the first five European Champions Cups in a row.

\n
\"Everyone knew: if there is a peak, Real Madrid will climb it.\"
\n

In the 80s, the club shot up with \"Kinita Buitre\", and in the 2000s launched the \"Galacticos\" era, gathering stars from all over the world — Zidane, Beckham, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos. And then — even louder: four victories in the Champions League in five years (2014–2018) under the leadership of Zidane.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Real Madrid Stadium

\"Santiago Bernabeu\" is a legendary arena in the center of Madrid, which is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. Opened in 1947, it has undergone numerous renovations and today is a modern football fortress.

After the last reconstruction (2023) \"Bernabeu\" became even grander: closed retractable roof, mobile field, latest technologies, pre-match shows - all at the level of top arenas in the world. Holds more than 81 thousand fans.

\n
\"Historical matches took place here, legends were born here. When Real Madrid plays at home, it's not just a game, it's a world-class event.\"
\n

Achievements of \"Real Madrid\"

No other club in the world has so many major trophies. The main achievements speak for themselves:

Champions League (15 times) — absolute record in world football.
Champion of Spain (35 times) — the most titled club of the country.
Copa del Rey (20 times) — including last triumph in 2023.
Club World Cup (5 times) — when Real Madrid became the best on the planet.
UEFA Super Cup (5 times) — proof of dominance in Europe.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous Real Madrid players

The list of Real Madrid legends is actually the list of the greatest players of all time:

Alfredo Di Stefano — the architect of the glory of the 50s, a symbol of the first great era.
\n
Raul is a captain who personified the style and character of the club in the 90s.
\n
Zinedine Zidane — first as a player, later as a coach — both roles performed at the highest level.
\n
Cristiano Ronaldo — the best scorer in the history of the club, five times won the Champions League.
\n
Iker Casillas is a goalkeeper who defended the goal of \"Real\" for more than a decade.
\n
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are midfielders who made the game in the center of the field a standard.
\n

Real Madrid interesting facts

In 2000 FIFA recognized \"Real\" as the best club of the 20th century — and this is official.
\n
The only club to win the Champions League three times in a row in the current format (2016–2018).
\n
Does not sell the rights to the uniform to sponsors of banks or political projects — preserves the image.
\n
Florentino Perez and the \"Galacticos\" project is a transfer model that overturned the football market.
\n
The cult of white — the uniform of Real Madrid has become one of the most recognizable images in sports.
\n

\n
\"Real Madrid is not just a football club, it is an institution that defines the standards of excellence in world sports.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Real Madrid continues to be the standard of success in world football, constantly setting new standards both on and off the field. Can the club maintain its dominance in the new era? One thing is certain - the spirit of the Santiago Bernabeu and the traditions of the Royal Club make Real Madrid a special place where history is written every day and legends are born with each new generation of players. This is a club that proves that true greatness is measured not only by the number of trophies, but also by the ability to inspire millions around the world.

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Gonzalo García: Career