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10 celebrities and athletes you probably didn’t know were Real Madrid fans
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10 celebrities and athletes you probably didn’t know were Real Madrid fans

No sports franchise is bigger than real Madridwith more than 450 million fans around the world. From fans in the United States to Japan, Los Blancos touches the hearts of people around the world.

Among the millions of followers, there are many famous Real Madrid fans. How many of the following did you know that followed Los Blancos?

The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.

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The world number 3 in men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz, is a native of Spain and a big fan of Real Madrid. He has been seen several times at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium when he is not competing. He recently revealed his best team of 5 of players, with four Real Madrid players in the lineup, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid fan and F1 driver Fernando Alonso with Cristiano Ronaldo

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Fernando Alonso, who currently races for Aston Martin in Formula One, is a die-hard Real Madrid fan. He has been quoted as saying that if he were a footballer, he would play for Los Blancos, the team that I love and support. In 2017, president Florentino Pérez named Alonso an honorary member of the club.

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez.

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Known mainly for her singing career, Jennifer López is a big fan of Real Madrid. The American has visited the Santiago Bernabéu several times, attended training sessions and met with Cristiano Ronaldo during his pre-season trips to the United States.

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen with the Real Madrid shirt

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Magnus Carlsen, the chess grandmaster, is another great supporter of Los Blancos. He is part of the Norwegian supporter of Real Madrid and on one occasion he took the field for an honorary kick-off. He recently approached Vinicius Jr. after his Ballon d’Or snub.

The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, with Luka Doncic

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One of the best basketball players in the world, Slovenian Luka Doncic, plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. However, before moving to the United States, he played on the Real Madrid basketball team. Since then, Doncic has shown his support for the team.

Sergio García, 2017 Masters champion, is a well-known Real Madrid fan. The Spaniard has often been seen on the golf course with the club’s crest on the covers of his golf clubs. He has also been invited to the course for an honorary kickoff after his Masters victory.

The Spanish actor Antonio Banderas.

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Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas may be famous for his voice in the Puss in Boots movies and other top films, but he is also one of Real Madrid’s biggest celebrity fans. Another honorary member of the club, Banderas, when he returns to his native country, Spain, will try to attend a match at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The famous Spanish conductor Plácido Domingo supported Real Madrid even though his father was half Catalan and half Aragonese and his mother was Basque. Domingo wrote the club’s famous centenary anthem, which was performed live at the stadium to mark the club’s centenary.

Former tennis player Rafael Nadal in the Real Madrid field

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Rafael Nadal, one of the most notable Spanish athletes of all time, has been an avid supporter of Real Madrid. This was despite being a Barcelona fan from a young age, as his uncle, Miguel Ángel Nadal, played for Barça in the 1990s. After retiring in November 2024, Real Madrid issued a statement congratulating him on his career.

American actor Viggo Mortensen.

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American actor and Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortenson is a huge football fan and loves Real Madrid. Whenever he can, he travels to Madrid to see the whites play. He has even been known to express his opinions, once criticizing former manager Jose Mourinho and his tactics at the club.

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