Real Madrid celebrate their 122nd anniversary today, marking the number of years since the first Board of Directors were elected in 1902. They have gone on to dominate La Liga, Europe and the whole world.

So big is the stature of the club now that, donning the White of Real Madrid is considered one of the biggest achievements of any footballer.

Lastest on the long line of Galacticos may be Kylian Mbappé, rumored to be close to joining Real Madrid in the summer.

As the footballing world join the Spanish giants to celebrate, we run down 10 interesting facts as Real Madrid celebrate their 122nd Anniversary.

1. Most Decorated Spanish club

With 126 total trophies, Real Madrid is the most decorated club in the history of the Spanish league. Their dominance extends beyond the Spanish league though as they are also one of the most successful side in European football.

 

2. Most La Liga titles

Real Madrid have won the Spanish league title a record 35 times, 8 more than eternal rivals Barcelona. This makes them the most successful side in La Liga in terms of league titles won.

 

3. Most champions league title won

Real Madrid have won 14 Champions League titles, the most for any club involved in the competition.

 

4. Most consecutive champion’s league titles won

Real Madrid have also won the champions league an incredible FIVE consecutive times. They achieved this feat between 1956 to 1960 when the competition was still called the European cup. They also won it three times in a row between 2016 and 2018.

 

5. Most goals scored in the Champion’s league

With 1064 goals scored so far, Real Madrid have scored the most goals in the Champion’s league, By some distance as well. They have scored 248 goals more than Bayern in second according to records at Uefa.com. They have also conceded the most goals.

 

6. Most capped Madrid player

The player with the most appearance is Raul who made a total of 741 appearance for Real. He is also number three for most appearances in La Liga scoring 228 goals in 550 appearances.

 

7. Highest goal scorer in Real Madrid’s History

No pennies for your thoughts. He is who you think it is. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 450 goal in 438 appearances for Real Madrid. He was part of the Fearsome BBC attack that tore teams apart and is considered Real Madrid’s greatest player. To some, he is the greatest to have ever played the game.

 

8. Most decorated player in Real Madrid’s History

Marcelo (Vieira da Silva Júnior) spent 16 seasons at Real Madrid before his departure in 2022. He won 25 trophies, the joint most in Real Madrid history along with Paco Gento.

 

9. Most Pichichi winners in La Liga

The Pichichi is title awarded to the highest goal scorer in the Spanish league at the end of every season. A player from Real Madrid has won the Pichichi on 28 occasions, more than any other side. 14 different players from Real Madrid have also won it, more than any other side.

 

10. Most Ballon d’or winners (Male Category)

Although Barcelona fans may not agree to this, but in the Male category, a player from Real Madrid have won the Ballon d’or on 10 occasions. Joint most for any club side in football.

Sorry Barcelona fans but the most successful Spanish Club gets the title until the tie is broken.