Real Madrid, officially known as Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, is a professional football (soccer) club based in Madrid, Spain. Founded on March 6, 1902, the club is one of the most successful and popular football teams in the world. It competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, and is part of the UEFA Champions League in European competitions. The team’s home matches are played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which has a significant capacity and is known for its passionate atmosphere.
Real Madrid is renowned for its rich history and tradition, and it has won numerous domestic and international titles, including multiple La Liga championships and UEFA Champions League trophies. The club’s colors are white (hence the nickname “Los Blancos”), and its emblem features a crown and the initials “MCF” (Madrid Club de Fútbol). Over the years, Real Madrid has been home to many of the greatest footballers in history, enhancing its reputation and global fan base. The rivalry with FC Barcelona, known as “El Clásico,” is one of the most famous in sports, symbolizing not just a sporting contest but a cultural and social rivalry in Spain.
Kylian Mbappé is sidelined with a calf injury and hematoma before a key Copa del Rey match. Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti criticized recent referee decisions, highlighting a "corrupt" officiating…