Real Madrid, a name that arouses emotion. A winning, powerful, rich club. A long list of trophies on the showcase, national and international successes. One stage, the Santiago Bernabeu, temple of international football. The whole world recognizes the greatness of Madrid's whites. A brand, a guarantee, a model.
31 LIGA National Championships
1 La Liga Cup
8 Spanish Super Cup
17 King's Cups
9 European Cups
2 Uefa Cups
1 European Super Cup
3 Intercontinental Cups
Triumphs that have distant roots, built on solid foundations. Successes based on organization, competence and work. A project that starts from the maniacal care of cantera, corresponding to our nursery. A question of mentality already transmitted to the little ones, accustomed to success from the very first kicks. The attachment to the shirt is fundamental. Real Madrid is a philosophy, a choice of life and a way of being. The goal is to win by playing well. Establish yourself, manage and above all dominate the match. Real Madrid is a club that has seen talents such as Emilio Butragueno, Manuel Sanchis, Martin Vazquez, Michel grow in its youth sector to get to the latest "local products" Casillas, Raul, Guti. A technical structure that includes 13 teams, from primero equipo to the football school, divided as follows:
- FIRST TEAM
- CASTILLA (THIRD DIVISION)
- REAL MADRID C
- JUVENILES (17/19 years)
- CADETES (15/16 years)
- INFANTILES (13/14 years)
- ALEVINES (11/12 years)
- BENJAMINES (9/10 years)
Competition in scouting is really scarce, in the national territory only Barcelona can offer the same preparation. Real Madrid is the best, the best; is one of the most important and titled clubs in the world. Starting from Benjamines attempts are made to recruit children from Madrid and the suburbs. A team of 20 observers in the Spanish capital alone is looking for young talents. Furthermore, the selection is supported by the so-called "trials": test days specially organized and open to all those who wish to participate. An "extra opportunity to find some hidden champions, as it was in the case of midfielder Guti. The young people are guided and followed by specialized coaches and trainers. Being part of the Real family means joining the" elite of football. The coaches take care of their kids at 360 °. First the man is formed, then the footballer. Respect, education and sacrifice the human qualities required and imposed by Real Madrid.
On a purely technical level, ball possession is the trademark of the Real style. A very precise tactic, which in the long run tires and irritates the opponent, often and willingly forced to chase. A strategy used by all youth teams, not only in La Liga. A lot of time dedicated to basic technique, the fundamentals are taken care of in detail and are never taken for granted. Continuous repetitions of exercises made up of dribbles, passes, stops and shots. Benjamines, Alevines and Infantiles exercises with the ball make up 90% of the entire training session. Furthermore, for children aged 6 to 12, training is more a game than anything else. Coaches go beyond purely football technique. They place themselves as teachers, teachers and above all psychologists. Working with children is as challenging as it is delicate; there is a need for a lot of patience and knowledge. The exercises for the little ones are always offered in the form of a game; the little footballer can have fun and learn at the same time. 5-on-5 matches are the most frequent exercise. The child gets used to playing together, to confront the opponent and above all to move quickly in tight spaces; He also grows and begins to develop a healthy competitive spirit, improves individual technique and becomes familiar with competitive activity. The strength of Real comes from here.
- INTENSITY ", RHYTHM AND SPEED"
- WIDTH OF THE GAME
- PLAY FAST
- READING OF THE SITUATIONS
- SAFE CHOICES
- FEW HITS OF THE BALL
- INTERDITION AND RESTART
- ALWAYS CLOSE THE ACTION WITH SHOOTING ON GOAL
Attention to detail is a fundamental element for the growth of young people and for the optimal management of talents, in sport as in any other area of life. For this reason, the error becomes an important element not to be underestimated in the football and human growth of young people blancos. Making mistakes is part of man, part of the game. Mistakes help to improve and complete oneself. Real Madrid coaches are professionals who work in a winning environment. Real want the best, the coaches must ask for the best. The cure of mistakes is part of the training process. Especially in young people, attention to detail is one of the prerogatives of canteramadrilena. Making a mistake is not serious, but persevering in the error is not allowed. Real works on talent, but the players must be willing to sacrifice and to work seriously. In addition, the youth sector always follows a precise program, every week there is a match. between all the staff and the head of the youth sector. A weekly discussion that serves above all to draw up a report not only on a purely technical level, but also and above all on a disciplinary level. Attention to study and scholastic growth is not neglected. Real Madrid has signed an agreement with a private institute that manages to reconcile sporting activity with the compulsory schooling of young athletes. First men then sportsmen is the imperative . The mind must be as trained as the body. Nothing is left to chance. The sports center of the Ciudad de Valdebebas is the flagship of Real. It is the headquarters of the blancos, a multipurpose sports center equipped with all comforts. it is the heart of society, the place where the dreams of many young people are born, grow up and come true. Come on Benjamines at the first team, everyone trains in the same environment, children as well as professionals. A great stimulus for young people, a pleasure for established stars. The big family of Real Madrid coexist closely.Numerous football fields, swimming pools, gyms, leisure and entertainment areas, as well as an "efficient guesthouse for off-site children constitute the center of galacticos. A structure like few in the world that shows the greatness of the club and makes everyone who wears it responsible camiseta blanca. The air you breathe here is like a champion.
A model, the Madrid one, which is also exported to the national selection. The last victory of the Red Furies at the 2010 World Cup was also signed by players who make Real Madrid's fortune: Casillas, Raul Albiol, Xabi Alonso, Sergio Ramos, Alvaro Albeloa. All decisive and decisive in the final success that projected Spain on the roof of the world, repeating the success at the 2008 European Championship. The umpteenth testimony of the goodness of the youth sector of blancos, capable of generating talents over time, and of achieving successes nationally and internationally. A model that many companies look upon with admiration and envy. Young people are growing, and Real Madrid work for the future. They are the story, the future too, vamos galacticos!