Looking for blockbuster drama after the World Cup? Welcome to Real Madrid

This article from The Athletic, published July 21, 2026, presents Real Madrid as a source of blockbuster drama following the World Cup. It highlights the club's unmatched success: 15 Champions League titles and 36 Spanish league titles, making them FIFA's greatest club of the 20th century. The piece emphasizes the club's epic, comeback-driven narratives, citing dramatic Champions League victories in 2021-22 and 2023-24. It also notes the internal tensions and power struggles of the 2025-26 season, positioning the club as a mix of epic adventure and political intrigue. The authors, as Real Madrid correspondents, aim to separate myth from reality while explaining the club's enduring appeal and emotional ride for fans.

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