Real Madrid team guide: History, trophies won and notable former players of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup club

Perhaps the biggest draw of this summer's FIFA Club World Cup is the sight of Europe's most successful club heading Stateside for the tournament. 

Not only are the Spanish giants 15-time Champions League winners and La Liga champions on a record 36 occasions, but Real have also won the Club World Cup more times than any other side. 

They have lifted the trophy five times, with the last coming in 2022 as they beat Al Hilal in Rabat thanks to braces from Federico Valverde and Vinicius Jr. 

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Real Madrid team guide

Location

Real are Madrid’s crown jewel, alongside the other capital clubs Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.

The famous Bernabeu Stadium has the second-largest seating capacity in Spain and has been the home stadium of Real Madrid since its completion in 1947.

Origin

Football was introduced to Spain by English workers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Madrid was officially founded in 1902 by Juan Padros.

In 1920, the club's name was changed to Real Madrid after King Alfonso XIII granted the title of Real (Royal) to the club.

Nicknames

• Los Blancos (The Whites)
• Los Merengues (The Meringues)
• Los Vikingos (The Vikings)
• La Casa Blanca (The White House)
• Reyes de Europa (Kings of Europe)
• Madridistas (supporters)

​​Trophies won

Real Madrid are the most dominant team in Spanish football history, having lifted La Liga 36 times. Their battle at the top of La Liga with Barcelona is the stuff of legend, and their 'El Clasico' battle is arguably the most popular football rivalry in the game. 

They also hold the record for most Champions League wins with 15, making them the most successful side in European football. 

• La Liga (36)
• Copa del Rey (20)
• Supercopa de Espana (13)
• UEFA Champions League (15)
• UEFA Super Cup (6)
• UEFA Europa League (2)
• FIFA Club World Cup (5)

Notable former players

No club have had more legends of the game than Real Madrid. Their former player list is like a who’s who of football, with many of them famously labelled the club’s ‘Galaticos’ and include the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and the Brazilian Ronaldo.

More recently, it's been all about Cristiano Ronaldo, who became a club legend in a spell where he ripped up the Real Madrid record books with his exploits.

Top scorer (La Liga 2024/25) - Kylian Mbappe (27 goals)

After a slowish start, Madrid are now seeing the real deal from Mbappe, who has already broken the thirty-goal barrier in all competitions for the club this season. 

When the French megastar is in full flow, there are very few who can match him as one of the best players on the planet.

Manager -  Xabi Alonso (ESP)

The former Real Madrid midfielder is set to return to the club as manager following Carlo Ancelotti's departure at the end of the La Liga season.

 

Alonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to a historic treble in 2024 and hopes to have immediate success at the FIFA Club World Cup.

How Real Madrid qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Real Madrid are one of twelve European teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as one of the last three winners of the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid group, schedule at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Real Madrid have been drawn into Group H, alongside Al Hilal, Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg. 
 

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