<P> Real Madrid C.F. is a Spanish professional association football club based in Madrid . The club was formed in 1902 as Madrid Football' Club, and played its first competitive match on May 13, 1902, when it entered the semi-final of the Campeonato de Copa de S.M. Alfonso XIII. Real Madrid currently plays in the Spanish La Liga. Real Madrid was one of the founding members of La Liga in 1929, and is one of three clubs, including FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, never to have been relegated from the league . They have also been involved in European football ever since they became the first Spanish club to enter the European Cup in 1955, except for the 1977--78 and 1996--97 seasons . </P> <P> This list encompasses the major honours won by Real Madrid and records set by the club, their managers and their players . The player records section includes details of the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made most appearances in first - team competitions . It also records notable achievements by Real Madrid players on the international stage, and the highest transfer fees paid and received by the club . </P> <P> The club currently holds the record for the most European Cup / UEFA Champions League triumphs with 12, and the most La Liga titles with 33 . Also Real Madrid is the most successful club in international titles with 23 more than any team in the world . The club's record appearance maker is Raúl, who made 741 appearances from 1994 to 2010; the club's record goalscorer is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 413 goals in all competitions . </P> <P> As of August 24, 2017, Real Madrid won a record 33 La Liga and a record 12 European Cup / UEFA Champions League trophies . The club was awarded with the recognition of FIFA Club of the 20th Century on 23 December 2000 . It also received the FIFA Order of Merit in 2004 . Added to this, Real is allowed to wear a multiple - winner badge on their shirt during UEFA Champions League matches as they have won more than five European Cups . </P>

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