Real Madrid celebrates historical championship anniversaries

Real Madrid is a titan of global football, with a history as rich as its trophy cabinet.

Founded on March 6, 1902, the club has evolved from a local team into a sporting institution that FIFA crowned the 'Best Club of the 20th Century.'

Each year, the club celebrates its founding, but its true spirit shines during the anniversaries of its record-breaking triumphs.

With 15 UEFA Champions League titles and 36 La Liga championships, Real Madrid constantly connects its past legends—like Di Stéfano and Ronaldo—to current stars.

A crucial part of this identity is the Cibeles tradition.

Since the 1980s, players and fans have gathered at Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles to drape the goddess Cybele in team colors, a ritual that distinguishes them from their city rivals.

Today, as the club modernizes its iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium and reaches new financial heights, these celebrations remain vital.