Real Madrid are a soccer club based out of Madrid, Spain. The club plays in La Liga, which is the highest level of Spanish football. The team was founded in 1902, carrying a rich legacy in the sport.
At an estimated worth of $6.6 billion, it is one of the most valuable clubs in the world. This money gives the team access to the best-of-the-best, whether it be facilities or their squad. As a result, they are one of the most successful clubs in the world, boasting a record 36 La Liga titles, two UEFA Cups and many more impressive achievements.
Real Madrid plays at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. The stadium holds a capacity of 78,297 to accommodate the club’s loyal group of supporters throughout the country and beyond. In Oct. 2024, Real Madrid reached 600 million followers across all social media platforms, becoming the first sports franchise to achieve this milestone.
Some of the sport’s greatest stars have come through Real Madrid and are continuing to do so. Cristiano Ronaldo built a legacy in Madrid throughout his career from 2009-2018, becoming the club’s leading goalscorer. The club is now led by stars such as Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and one of the game’s most notorious names, Kylian Mbappé.
Real Madrid acquired Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in one of the biggest moves recently in the sport’s history. With his help, the team currently sits in second place on the La Liga standings, holding a record of 19 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses.
The club earned over 1 billion euros in revenue over the past year, showing the upwards trend of the team. The team’s continued success spanning decades does not seem to be slowing down any time soon with the acquisitions that they continue to make.
The team’s lineup of stars and impressive monetary standing puts them in a position to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. They are currently the favorite to win the entire tournament, thanks to all of the talent on their roster. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final will be played at MetLife Stadium. If the team plays up to their standards, there is a good chance that they could be making their way to the Meadowlands in just a few months.