Bernabéu signed Alfredo Di Stéfano, Gento, Santamaría, Pirri, Juanito, Kopa and Puskás, among many others, but most importantly he created a myth, a reputation and an idea of Real Madrid that struck fear into any team around the world.

In a move that could mirror the recent changes made by its arch-rival, Barcelona, Real Madrid is reportedly considering a significant change to the name of their iconic stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu.

According to Spanish news outlet Marca, Real Madrid’s stadium will now be called simply 'The Bernabeu', with 'Santiago' being dropped from the name. The change is believed to be driven by commercial interests, aligning with the modern trend of brands streamlining names and logos to suit the fast-paced media landscape.

The year 2024 saw a growing trend of Real Madrid’s home stadium Santiago Bernabeu being increasingly used for external events.As years progressed, it became conspicuously clear that the Merengues

The management of Real Madrid has decided to change the name of its home stadium. According to Marca, the venue will no longer be called Santiago Bernabeu; its new name will simply be Bernabeu.