Football in Madrid

Madrid is home to La Liga football club giant Real Madrid, who play their home games at the Santiago Bernabéu. Their supporters are referred to as Madridistas or Merengues (Meringues). Real Madrid was voted by fans as the best club of the 20th century (FIFA Club of the Century), being the current leader of the European teams ranking and the most valuable sports team in the world. Real Madrid have won the European Cup (UEFA Champions League) a record 13 times. The latest of their 33 La Liga titles came in 2017.

Their successful hometown rivals, Atlético Madrid, are also well-supported in the city and play their home games at the Wanda Metropolitano. Their supporters are referred to as Atléticos or Colchoneros (The Mattressers), in reference to the team's red and white jersey colours.[1] Atlético is considered a European elite team, having reached in the last five seasons, two UEFA Champions League finals. Historically, Atletico has won 10 national league titles and 10 national cup titles.

The final matches for the UEFA Euro 1964 and the 1982 FIFA World Cup, were held at Bernabéu, thus making Madrid the first city in Europe to host both a UEFA European Championship and a FIFA World Cup final. Some of Spain's top footballers are Madrilenas (born in Madrid), including Real Madrid former captains Emilio Butragueño (and co-teammate of La Quinta del Buitre, "The Vulture's Cohort"), Raúl or Iker Casillas and Atlético Madrid player Fernando Torres.

Nowadays you can join amateur pick up sessions by signing up on the www.footballinmadrid.es platform. This is a really interesting way to play your favorite sport and meet people at the same time. With football, you'll never be alone in Madrid.

In 2018, Madrid produced two clubs, UEFA Champions League winner - Real Madrid CF and Europa League winner - Atlético Madrid winner.

There are several football clubs in Madrid.

• Spain football champions (43)
  • Real Madrid (33)
  • Atlético Madrid (10)

• Madrid Derby - Real Madrid v Atlético Madrid
• South Madrid derby - Getafe v Leganés

• Santiago Bernabéu Stadium: Hosted the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final
• Wanda Metropolitano
• Estadio de Vallecas

• Emilio Butragueño
• Iker Casillas
• Raúl

• Football in Spain