Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, commonly known as Real Madrid, is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid. Founded in 1902, the club competes in La Liga – the top tier of Spanish football – and is one of the most successful teams in European football, playing home matches at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The 2025-26 season runs from 12 August 2025 to 24 May 2026, featuring matches across multiple venues in Spain.