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| '''Real Madrid''' (founded ]) is one of ] and ]'s most successful ] clubs. It contests in the Spanish first division or ''Primera |
'''Real Madrid''' (founded ]) is one of ] and ]'s most successful ] clubs. It contests in the Spanish first division or ''Primera División'', from which it has never been relegated in its history. | ||
| Since the middle of the twentieth century, Real Madrid has consistently been ranked as one of the top football clubs in Europe. It has won the ] more times than any other club. The rivalry between Real Madrid and ] is legendary, and draws as much from Spanish politics as it does from footballing matters. | Since the middle of the twentieth century, Real Madrid has consistently been ranked as one of the top football clubs in Europe. It has won the ] more times than any other club. The rivalry between Real Madrid and ] is legendary, and draws as much from Spanish politics as it does from footballing matters. | ||
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| * Hugo Sánchez | * Hugo Sánchez | ||
| * Fernando Hierro | * Fernando Hierro | ||
| * Zinedine Zidane | * ] | ||
| The other two main clubs from ] are Atlético de Madrid and (to a lesser extent) Rayo Vallecano. | The other two main clubs from ] are Atlético de Madrid and (to a lesser extent) Rayo Vallecano. | ||
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Real Madrid (founded 1902) is one of Spain and Europe's most successful football clubs. It contests in the Spanish first division or Primera División, from which it has never been relegated in its history.
Since the middle of the twentieth century, Real Madrid has consistently been ranked as one of the top football clubs in Europe. It has won the European Cup more times than any other club. The rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is legendary, and draws as much from Spanish politics as it does from footballing matters.
Some Famous Players
- Gento
- Ferenc Puskas
- Alfredo di Stéfano
- Butraqueño
- Míchel
- Hugo Sánchez
- Fernando Hierro
- Zinedine Zidane
The other two main clubs from Madrid are Atlético de Madrid and (to a lesser extent) Rayo Vallecano.
See also: