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Real Madrid and the Art of Parking Players

Born and bred as the favoured sons of the imperious Spanish oligarchs, given the central, all-inclusive spirit which only the capital city can convey, Real Madrid have seldom encountered any barriers in their quest for global domination.…

21 Apr 20204 min

By Anaamaya Mishra

Born and bred as the favoured sons of the imperious Spanish oligarchs, given the central, all-inclusive spirit which only the capital city can convey, Real Madrid have seldom encountered any barriers in their quest for global domination.

From the times of Santiago Bernabeu to Florentino Perez, the club has churned out success in almost every facet of its privileged history. 

The mere exposure to the name 'Real Madrid' strikes fear into the hearts of all footballing entities present, with its every step recorded and seeped deep into the annals of football history. Such is the colossal hold the club has on the history of the game.

For that reason, the club have never, and can never possibly lose their taste for success - an expectation that comes naturally upon a club bestowed with the moniker of being the greatest of all time. 

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