Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid, competing in La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football. They play their home matches at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, one of the most iconic venues in world sport. Founded in 1902, the club wears all-white kits and is the most successful club in the history of European football. Real Madrid's history is defined by unparalleled excellence, particularly in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, which they have won a record 14 times. The club's golden eras include the 1950s side featuring Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás, and the modern "Galácticos" eras which have seen superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Karim Benzema lead them to sustained glory. Under president Florentino Pérez, the club combines sporting success with immense commercial power. The current squad, featuring young talents like Jude Bellingham alongside veterans, continues to compete for every trophy. The fan base, known as "Madridistas", is global and deeply passionate, expecting a standard of victory that defines this legendary institution.