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

The Athletic's Real Madrid correspondent Guillermo Rai makes a case for following Real Madrid after the 2026 World Cup, framing the club as a source of blockbuster drama. The article highlights Real Madrid's unparalleled success: 15 Champions League titles (most recently in 2024) and 36 La Liga titles, far ahead of rivals. It emphasizes the club's dramatic comeback culture, citing the 2023-24 Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich and the 2021-22 run against PSG, Chelsea, and Manchester City. The piece also acknowledges internal tensions and power struggles during the 2025-26 season, promising readers both myth and reality. The article features star players Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe, who all starred at the World Cup.

First published Aug 4, 01:52 PM UTCUpdated Jul 21, 08:00 AM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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