Real Madrid

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Feature	Information
Name	Real Madrid
Alias(es)	Royal Madrid
Affiliation	La Liga; UEFA Champions League; Spanish Super Cup; FIFA Club World Cup
Occupation/Role	Professional football club
Status	Active
First Appearance	15

Home Ground and Support

• Home stadium: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where Real Madrid hosts El Clásico fixtures and later the inaugural European Super League final. 37 466
• The Bernabéu’s advanced drainage significantly reduces standing water after heavy rain. 110
• Supporters remain vocal even while trailing, including away fans at Camp Nou; Barcelona and Real Madrid fan groups are portrayed as hostile rivals but generally restrained. 110 159 160
• The club is described as having extensive history, wealth, and a large Chinese fan base. 330 379

Organization and Management

Figure	Position	Notes
Florentino	President	Called “The Godfather”; pursues high-cost transfers and advocates for the European Super League. 126 330 417
Zinedine Zidane	Head coach	Managed the team during its early Li Mingyu and Haaland-era El Clásicos. 37 106
Carlo Ancelotti	Head coach	Returned to coach Real Madrid before its Champions League-final campaign; later resigns after three consecutive years of defeats to Manchester City and Li Mingyu. 304 466
Sergio Ramos	Captain / defender	Served as the club’s defensive pillar and captain before leaving after the Champions League final. 301 334

Squad Development

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Departure

Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit left a major gap in the attack. In the following three years, he scored 95 goals for Juventus, while Real Madrid’s six new forward signings combined for only 35 goals. The club’s form became unstable, contributing to internal unrest and repeated comparisons with its former star. 36 47 164

Haaland Era

Erling Haaland joined from Dortmund and quickly became the focal point of Real Madrid’s attack. Zidane repositioned Karim Benzema to accommodate him, while Luka Modrić’s midfield service helped Haaland score heavily in league and European competition. 106 160

Haaland’s prominence also intensified competition with Benzema over penalties, shooting opportunities, and status within the squad. 110 139

Galácticos Rebuild

Following the Champions League-final loss to Manchester City, Real Madrid signed Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain for €160 million. The arrival of Mbappé created a celebrated attacking unit alongside Haaland, Gareth Bale, and Kevin De Bruyne. 330 335

The rebuild came at a defensive cost: Ramos and Raphaël Varane both departed, forcing David Alaba and Éder Militão into a new central-defensive partnership. 333 334

Notable Lineups

Period	Formation / Core players	Notes
Early Haaland era	Courtois; Marcelo, Ramos, Nacho, Mendy; Casemiro, Kroos, Modrić, Isco; Benzema, Haaland	An unchanged, high-performing lineup during a strong league start. 106
Champions League final	Courtois; Marcelo, Ramos, Varane, Odriozola; Casemiro, Isco, De Bruyne; Benzema, Haaland, Vinícius	Favored 4-3-3 used throughout the title-winning league season. 301
Post-Ramos/Varane rebuild	Courtois; Carvajal, Nacho, Alaba, Militão; Casemiro, Kroos, De Bruyne; Bale, Haaland, Mbappé	Attack-heavy side whose central defense is considered its principal weakness. 334 378

Internal Dynamics

Real Madrid is repeatedly depicted as a factional squad. Ramos led the Spanish-speaking group, while Benzema led a French-speaking faction; Ronaldo’s departure disrupted the previous internal balance and intensified the struggle for leadership. 139 420

• Benzema and Haaland — Their dispute over a penalty during El Clásico exposed a clash over hierarchy and shooting rights. 110
• Ramos and Varane — Varane resented Ramos retaining a central role despite his declining physical condition, while Ramos rejected his criticism. 139
• Mbappé and Haaland — Both sought to outshine Li Mingyu and struggled to cooperate consistently in decisive attacks. 379 385
• Alaba and Militão — Argued during the Champions League final as the defense came under sustained pressure. 421
• Ancelotti and Militão — Ancelotti repeatedly warned Militão that his off-pitch distractions were affecting his positioning and performances. 420

Story Role / Major Arcs

El Clásico Humiliation

Real Madrid hosted Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Li Mingyu received Zidane’s Absolute Ball Sense after checking in at the stadium. Zidane initially targeted Li’s flank, but the plan failed as Li scored a record-setting five goals at the Bernabéu and Barcelona won 6–0—Real Madrid’s worst home defeat. 38 45 46

The match also exposed tensions in the squad. Ramos racially abused Li Mingyu and was subsequently suspended for ten matches by the Royal Spanish Football Federation; Florentino attempted to suppress the incident. 46 92

Resurgence Under Haaland

With Haaland, Benzema, Modrić, Kroos, Casemiro, and Isco, Real Madrid re-emerged as a La Liga title contender. Its attack was described as the league’s strongest, and the side began a season with seven wins in all competitions. 106

However, its El Clásico campaigns against Barcelona were undermined by red cards, injuries, and internal conflict. Li Mingyu recorded ten goals and three assists across his first three matches against Real Madrid. 159 161

Champions League Final Against Manchester City

Real Madrid won La Liga and reached the Champions League final against Manchester City at Wembley. Ramos treated the match as his intended farewell gift to the club, while Ancelotti returned as manager. 300 301 304

The team led late in the final but celebrated prematurely, allowing Manchester City to force a penalty shootout. Li Mingyu then saved three penalties and Manchester City won the trophy. 314 317 328

Mbappé Signing and Club World Cup Campaign

Florentino responded to the defeat by signing Mbappé for €160 million, creating a front four of Mbappé, Haaland, Bale, and De Bruyne. 330 335

Real Madrid reached the FIFA Club World Cup final after overturning an early deficit to defeat Bayern Munich 5–1. Haaland and Mbappé each scored twice, Bale scored once, and De Bruyne supplied three assists. 377 378

Renewed Champions League Final

After defeating Paris Saint-Germain 8–0 on aggregate, Real Madrid again reached the Champions League final against Manchester City at Porto’s Dragon Stadium. 413 417

Real Madrid opened the scoring through Haaland, but Gabriel Jesus equalized before halftime. Manchester City later took the lead after Li Mingyu’s aerial volley, while Real Madrid’s defense again fractured under pressure. 419 421

Relationships

• FC Barcelona — Primary domestic rival; El Clásico fixtures repeatedly shape the title race and public narrative around the club. 37 159
• Manchester City — Major European rival led by Li Mingyu; defeated Real Madrid in a Champions League final and repeatedly challenged the club’s rebuilt squad. 328 417
• Bayern Munich — Eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League in one campaign, then lost 5–1 to them in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal. 164 378
• Paris Saint-Germain — Sold Mbappé to Real Madrid; later lost 8–0 on aggregate to Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals. 330 413
• Li Mingyu — Barcelona and Manchester City star regarded as a “Real Madrid killer,” whose performances repeatedly damage the club’s ambitions. 159 328 466

Trivia

• Real Madrid’s 0–6 home defeat to Barcelona was described as the worst home loss in club history. 46
• Florentino considered signing Li Mingyu after Li’s Bernabéu hat-trick, hoping both to strengthen Real Madrid and weaken Barcelona. 41
• Real Madrid’s players and fans often invoke Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy when comparing the club’s post-departure decline with its former Champions League dominance. 41 164