Club Dossier: Real Madrid CF

Club Overview

Founded: 1902
Nation: Spain
League: La Liga (1st in 2053/54)
Reputation: ★★★★★
Manager: Harry Maguire
Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Capacity: 81,044)

Summary

Real Madrid CF remain the most successful club in Spanish and European football history, boasting a record 15 UEFA Champions League titles and 55 La Liga championships. Under the leadership of Harry Maguire, Los Merengues are experiencing yet another period of dominance, combining defensive solidity with elite attacking prowess.

Club Identity

  • Nickname: Los Merengues
  • Region: Madrid, Western Europe
  • Rivals: Barcelona (El Clásico), Atlético Madrid (El Derbi Madrileño), Valencia, Bayern Munich, Sevilla
  • Social Media Following: 71.8M
  • Fan Base Breakdown: 24% Core, 23% Family, 21% Fair Weather, 23% Casual, 5% Hardcore

Stadium

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Surface: Grass
Pitch Condition: Perfect
Capacity: 81,044

Honours

  • 15 × UEFA Champions League
  • 55 × La Liga
  • 4 × FIFA Club World Cup
  • 2 × UEFA Europa League
  • 6 × UEFA Super Cup
  • 3 × Intercontinental Cup
  • 33 × Copa del Rey
  • 24 × Spanish Super Cup
  • 1 × Spanish League Cup

Recent Form & Season Overview (2053/54)

Currently sitting top of La Liga with a commanding 63 points after 29 games, Real Madrid lead the table by a narrow margin over Valencia and Barcelona. Their strong recent form includes key victories against Bayern Munich and Getafe, with upcoming fixtures against Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals and Espanyol in La Liga.

Manager: Harry Maguire

Appointed in the 2050s, Maguire has defied expectations, guiding Real Madrid with tactical precision and defensive stability. His record: 101 games, 76 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (75% win rate).

Squad Structure

Formation: 4-4-2 (Cautious)
Captain: Eneko Pereda
Vice-Captain: Carl Pritchard
Key Player: Paul Malcolm
Hot Prospect: Isaac Jaime

Starting XI

  • GK – Steffen Nielsen
  • RB – Madalin Colonel
  • CB – Giuseppe Capone
  • CB – Christian Colombo
  • LB – Stephen Davidson
  • RM – Sergio Barroso
  • CM – Thodoros Tsonis
  • CM – Catalin Cozma
  • LM – José Luis Heredia
  • ST – Paul Malcolm
  • ST – Eneko Pereda

Club Records

  • Most League Goals: Cristiano Ronaldo – 311
  • Most Overall Goals in a Season: Cristiano Ronaldo – 61
  • Most League Apps: Raúl – 550
  • Highest Average Rating: Paul Malcolm (2052/53) – 7.93
  • Biggest Win: 11-0 vs Viktoria Plzeň (UEFA Champions League Phase, 2028)
  • Highest Transfer Fee Paid: £99.3M (Luis Ruzfa, Villarreal, 2041)
  • Highest Transfer Fee Received: £112.1M (Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus, 2018)

Notable Transfers (Recent)

  • Giuseppe Capone (Chelsea, £50.8M, 2053)
  • Steffen Nielsen (Chelsea, £51.0M, 2052)
  • Emiliano Spal (Chelsea, £40.3M, 2052)
  • Fabrizio Longhi (Chelsea, £62.5M, 2050)
  • Peter Muitu (Chelsea, £37.5M, 2049)

Club Legacy

Founded over 150 years ago, Real Madrid’s legacy of dominance in domestic and continental competitions remains unmatched. Their tradition of combining homegrown Spanish talent with world-class imports continues under Maguire, ensuring that Los Merengues stay at the summit of world football.