What Real Madrid fans are called? All you have to know

Every soccer team has its nickname. Some of them are really curious, but all of them have a story behind them. Below we dive into the nickname of Real Madrid, one of the biggest institutions in the world, their fans are called "merengues". 

Why do they call them "Merengues"?

Since its foundation in 1902, Real Madrid has always worn a white shirt, a color that has accompanied it since its origins, a color that is particular to the merengue, a typical product of Madrid's confectioneries.

History of Real Madrid

Real Madrid was founded on March 6, 1902 by Julián Palacios and the brothers Juan and Carlos Padrós, as a sports society. It is currently considered one of the strongest teams in the European League, in its long history it has won numerous titles, including: 33 Leagues, 6 World Cups, 4 Super Cups, among others, and has even been named by FIFA as the Best Club of the 20th Century.

Birth of Real Madrid

On March 6, 1902 Real Madrid, a sports society, later the team's board of directors in the hands of Julián Padrós proposed to the then mayor of Madrid, Alberto Aguilera, the formation of the first Spanish soccer tournament, this competition was established in honor of H.M. King Alfonso XIII.

The tournament was held at the Hippodrome, in which five sporting societies participated; after this the Spanish Cape was created, the Real won four titles in the first six seasons.