Di Stefano later recalled: "In my era, Real Madrid's main rival was Atletico Madrid. Barcelona was too far from us, and playing against them was like going through the motions. But the matches against Atletico Madrid were enduring battles, and you had to find ways to win against them. Otherwise, the next day, you'd be ridiculed by Atletico fans at work, bars, or in the streets."
Now, under the leadership of the current president Florentino, Real Madrid is soaring, bringing in international stars like Zidane, Ronaldo, and Beckham, most recently signing C. Ronaldo, Bellingham, and Mbappe. Today, Real Madrid boasts approximately half a billion fans worldwide, with annual revenues exceeding one billion Euros.
Sanchez, a Real Madrid executive, said: "We're like a blockbuster film," akin to "Men in Black" or our own "Men in White." We have a captivating story, an epic production, and the most attractive stars."
