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Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, commonly known as Real Madrid, or simply as Real, is a professional soccer club based in Madrid, Spain. The club was founded in 1902 and has been one of the most successful and popular clubs in the world for many years.

Real Madrid has had a great deal of success both domestically and internationally. In Spain, they have won La Liga, the top division of Spanish soccer, 34 times, the Copa del Rey, the main domestic cup competition, 13 times, and the Supercopa de España, the Spanish Super Cup, 19 times.

At the international level, they are widely considered one of the greatest team in the history of the game. They have won the European Cup/Champions League 13 times, the most by any club, and also 3 UEFA cups, and 4 UEFA Super Cups. They have also won the FIFA Club World Cup 4 times.

The team plays its home matches at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 80,000. The club has a large and passionate fan base, and the team’s main rivals are typically considered to be Barcelona. The “El Clasico” matches between the two teams are some of the most watched and most anticipated soccer matches in the world.

Real Madrid has had many star players over the years, including Alfredo Di Stéfano, Ferenc Puskás, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Iker Casillas. The team is currently managed by Zinedine Zidane. They always aiming to retain their status as one of the top clubs in the world and compete at the highest level of domestic and international competitions.

EURO 2021, Nationalteam Portugal Training Training of the AA selection of Portugal Oeiras, 06/10/2021 - Training for the Portuguese AA soccer team that took place this afternoon at Cidade do Futebol in Jamor, to prepare for EURO 2020. Bernardo Silva Credit: Filipe Amorim

Bernardo Silva, Martin Odegaard or James Maddison: Arsenal’s choice

Bernardo Silva wants to leave Manchester City this summer and Arsenal could be banking on Mikel Arteta's good relationship with the player to try and sign him for less than James Maddison.
Emirates Stadium Arsenal's Martin Odegaard applauds fans after the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Alastair Grant

Martin Ødegaard an option as backup signing to James Maddison

Martin Ødegaard is still an option for Arsenal this summer, and he's likely to be the club's backup if they fail to sign James Maddison.
210731 -- MIYAGI, July 31, 2021 -- Marco Asensio L and Dani Olmo of Spain react prior to the quarterfinal match of men s football between Spain and Cote d Ivoire at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Olympische Spiele, Olympia, OS in Miyagi, Japan, July 31, 2021.

Arsenal are ‘Asensio’s last suitor’ say Spanish outlet

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Real Madrid's Marco Asensio, but according to a report from France, all the rumours are coming from the UK media.
Emirates Stadium Arsenal's Martin Odegaard applauds fans after the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Alastair Grant

Real Madrid set asking price for Martin Odegaard as finances force their hand

Martin Odegaard isn't ruling out a return to Arsenal this summer, and Real Madrid would be open to a departure for a fee in the region of €50m.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Odegaard appears disconnected and could leave Real Madrid

Martin Odegaard appears disconnected at Real Madrid and some in the Spanish media believe he's set to leave the club.
MALAGA, SPAIN: Martin Odegaard of Norway during the International Friendly match between Norway and Greece at La Rosaleda Stadium on June 6, 2021, in Malaga, Spain. Copyright: Joaquin Corchero

Arsenal still after Martin Odegaard as midfielder questions Real Madrid future

The Martin Odegaard saga continues to crop up as the summer goes on, with multiple new reports on his future over the weekend.

Real Madrid would listen to significant offers for Martin Odegaard

Despite his public goodbye to the Arsenal fans, a Martin Odegaard transfer to North London still appears to be a possibility this summer.
Dani Ceballos attends the first training session of the team at Soccer City, in Las Rozas, outside Madrid, Spain, 01 July 2021. Copyright: Javier Lizon

Dani Ceballos: “I want to succeed at Real Madrid”

Dani Ceballos is still holding on to his dream that he can make it at Real Madrid despite showing little over two seasons at Arsenal that would have excited the Spanish side.
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos during the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final second leg match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Copyright: Adam Davy

Arsenal make Sergio Ramos request but PSG deal now official

Arsenal asked to be kept updated on any future talks over Sergio Ramos' future but the player has now signed for PSG.
Martin Odegaard of Norway during the UEFA Nations League football match between Norway and Northern Ireland on October 14, 2020 in Oslo. Photo: Vegard Wivestad Grott / BILDBYRAN

‘Dazzled’: Martin Odegaard ‘stronger than ever’ after Arsenal spell

Martin Odegaard 'dazzled' in Real Madrid training with one report claiming he has returned from his loan spell at Arsenal 'stronger than ever'.
Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal of the game against Spurs during the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

Thank you: Martin Odegaard finally says goodbye to Arsenal

With his loan deal officially coming to an end earlier this week, Martin Odegaard has said his farewells to the Arsenal fans.
ESP: Miguel Ortega Gutierrez of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Villarreal CF played at Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium on May 22, 2021, in Madrid, Spain. Copyright: Ruben Albarran / Pressinphoto

Arsenal monitoring Real Madrid’s Miguel Gutierrez

Arsenal are monitoring Real Madrid 19-year-old left-back Miguel Gutierrez, hoping to take advantage of Real's congestion in the position.
Dani Ceballos admits Real Madrid wanted to keep him LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Dani Ceballos after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Will Oliver - Pool/Getty Images)

Manager explains why Dani Ceballos flopped at Arsenal

Dani Ceballos looks like he will be on the move again this summer but he won't be coming back to Arsenal with his former manager saying he wasn't suited to the Premier League.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Arsenal still hopeful of signing Martin Odegaard

Arsenal haven't completely given up on signing Martin Odegaard this summer, despite the fact it's looking more and more unlikely.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Arsenal target Martin Odegaard set to stay with Real Madrid

Arsenal are unlikely to sign Martin Odegaard this summer, with the midfielder set to stay at Real Madrid next season, according to a report.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Real Madrid make Martin Odegaard contract decision

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a new deal for Martin Odegaard with the midfielder's current deal set to expire in two years.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks dejected following his sides defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Peter Powell -

Real Madrid want to sell Dani Ceballos to fund Manuel Locatelli move

Dani Ceballos believes that he can become a Real Madrid player even though he mostly spent two years stinking up Arsenal and Carlo Ancelotti reportedly wants to sell him to buy Manuel Locatelli.
Martin Odegaard speaking to Arsenal.com after helping the club to a win over Leeds United

Martin Odegaard certain Real Madrid return will be successful

Martin Odegaard is sure his return to Real Madrid will be a success and he'd like Erling Haaland to come play with him in Spain.
Emirates Stadium Arsenal's Martin Odegaard applauds fans after the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Alastair Grant

Mikel Arteta confirms Real Madrid talks planned for Martin Odegaard

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal will hold talks over the potential signing of Martin Odegaard in the next few weeks.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Martin Odegaard doesn’t want Real Madrid return if ‘unfair’ Zidane stays

Martin Odegaard does not want to return to Real Madrid if Zinedine Zidane remains manager according to reports in Spain.
Martin Odegaard celebrating scoring for Arsenal against Olympiacos (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

I’m happy at Arsenal: Martin Odegaard keen to stay

Martin Odegaard is happy and would like to stay with Arsenal this summer but a number of factors are likely to make that transfer difficult for him.
Martin Odegaard of Arsenal reacts to Bernd Lenos own goal during Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London - 23rd April 2021 Arsenal v Everton, Premier League, Football, The Emirates Stadium, London, UK - 23 Apr 2021 Photo by Holly Allison/TPI/Shutterstock

Real Madrid’s plan for Martin Odegaard next season

Real Madrid are counting on Martin Odegaard to return to their squad for next season, according to reports in Spain.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)

‘No desire’ to keep Dani Ceballos at Arsenal

Dani Ceballos will head back to Real Madrid this summer with no plans to return to Arsenal and a move to a La Liga club on the cards.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks dejected following his sides defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Peter Powell -

Real Madrid set €25m-€30m price for midfielder at Arsenal who wants out

Real Madrid believe they can get between €25m and €30m for their midfielder at Arsenal which will no doubt make quite a lot of fans laugh their arses off.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks dejected following his team's defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Peter Powell -

Error-prone Arsenal man likely played his last significant game

Dani Ceballos has probably played his last minutes of significant Arsenal action, with no permanent deal likely and little chance he starts any further games of importance.

Super League only on ‘standby’ with ‘binding contracts’ says Florentino Perez

Florentino Perez insists the European Super League isn't dead yet, as all 12 clubs remain bound to the contract they signed.
Arsenal deals: Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) gets instructions from Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) as he comes on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

Real Madrid make Martin Odegaard decision

Real Madrid are not open to selling Martin Odegaard this summer in a story that seems to swing back and forth every week.

Barcelona top Forbes’ list, Arsenal 8th

Barcelona top Forbes' Soccer Business Most Valuable Clubs list with Arsenal valued at $2.8bn in 8th place.

Real Madrid cash problems could help Arsenal

Real Madrid want to keep Martin Odegaard, but they could consider a sale to Arsenal or elsewhere if they end up deciding to make a big-money signing.
UDINE, ITALY: Achraf Hakimi of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on January 23, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal preparing concrete offer for Inter Milan right-back

Arsenal are preparing a concrete offer for Achraf Hakimi ahead of the summer transfer market, according to reports in Spain.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal make Dani Ceballos decision

Arsenal are not expected to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid at the end of his second loan spell with the club, according to a report.
Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal of the game against Spurs during the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

Real Madrid willing to listen to offers for Martin Odegaard

Arsenal are reportedly ready to pursue their interest in Martin Odegaard with a permanent offer this summer, as Real Madrid look to raise funds for a rebuild.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Mohamed Elneny and Martin Odegaard celebrate after the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021. Copyright: Julian Finney

Martin Odegaard wants to stay with Arsenal this summer

For his part, Real Madrid loanee Martin Odegaard would like to remain with Arsenal next season, according to a report.
Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid Real Madrid v Atalanta, UEFA Champions League, round of 16, second leg. Football, Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium, Madrid, Spain - 16 MAR 2021 Real Madrid v Atalanta, UEFA Champions League, round of 16, second leg. Football, Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium, Madrid, Spain - 16 MAR 2021 Copyright: Pressinphoto/Shutterstock

Arsenal and Tottehnam asked if they want 29yo Real Madrid man

Arsenal and Tottenham have reportedly been asked if they'd like to sign Real Madrid's Lucas Vasquez this summer.
Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal of the game against Spurs during the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

Arsenal keen to re-sign Martin Odegaard this summer

Arsenal are keen to bring Martin Odegaard back for next season, whether that's on loan or a permanent deal, according to reports.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)

Zinedine Zidane makes Dani Ceballos decision

Dani Ceballos will get the chance to impress Zinedine Zidane in pre-season before deciding on his future, according to a report.
Martin Odegaard celebrating scoring for Arsenal against Olympiacos (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Martin Odegaard: I like it at Arsenal and want some career stability

Martin Odegaard says he wants to find some stability in his footballing career, and he's enjoying himself at Arsenal so far.
Martin Odegaard speaking to Arsenal.com after helping the club to a win over Leeds United

Martin Odegaard gives verdict on Arsenal and signing for Real Madrid

Martin Odegaard has been speaking to the press, delivering his verdict on Arsenal and talking about the madness of signing for Real Madrid.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard prepares to come on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by SHAUN BOTTERILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid Zidane decision helps Arsenal as Odegaard seeks meeting

Martin Odegaard wants to hold a one-on-one meeting with Zinedine Zidane about his future before making any decisions this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal reacts to losing control of the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Real Madrid have already made Martin Odegaard decision

Real Madrid want Martin Odegaard back this summer, and they aren't considering a loan or a sale ahead of next season.