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What they don't tell you about Real Madrid | On The Continent
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What they don't tell you about Real Madrid | On The Continent
On The Continent | A 2026 World Cup Podcast›
May 18, 202637:512.1K views
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Excellence. Discipline. Sacrifice. Few clubs embody these tenets like Real Madrid. Their relentless pursuit of success has made them the biggest institution in world football - but how was that identity built, and does it fit in the modern game?
Andy is joined by Miguel Pereira, author of The Greatest: Real Madrid's Never Ending Story, to reveal the power, politics and mythology behind Los Blancos. From the shadow of Francisco Franco to the iconic eras shaped by Santiago Bernabéu and Florentino Pérez, they explore how the club’s obsession with star power has driven both its greatest triumphs and deepest tensions.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - The origins of Real Madrid
4:35 - How post-civil war Spain shaped the club
8:20 - The influence of Santiago Bernabéu
19:25 - How important is Florentino Pérez?
24:39 - Can their old philosophy exist in the modern era?
31:15 - The fight for Real Madrid's soul
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On The Continent is the world’s most popular European football podcast and your definitive guide to all the news, analysis, and opinion from across the continent – covering the Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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