national tournaments due to their link with Athletic Club. Athletic de Madrid got their independence in 1907, when they stopped being a branch of the classic Basque club. Current standings Real Madrid competes in La Liga and play their home games at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The club is one of the most widely supported teams in the world and their supporters are referred to as Madridistas or Merengues (Meringues). Real's supporters in Madrid are mostly upper-class citizens and conservatives. The club was selected as the best club of the 20th century, being the fifth most valuable sports club in the world and the most successful Spanish football club with a total of 100 official titles (this includes a record 14 European Cups and a record 35 La Ligas). Atlético Madrid, founded in 1903, also competes in La Liga and plays their home games at the Metropolitano Stadium. The club is well-supported in the city, having the third national fan base in Spain and their supporters are referred to as Atléticos or Colchoneros (The Mattressers). Atlético draws its support mostly from working-class citizens. The club is considered an elite European team, having won three UEFA Europa League titles and reached three European Cup finals. Domestically, Atletico have won eleven league titles and ten Copa del Reys. Rayo Vallecano are the third most important football team of the city, based in the Vallecas neighborhood. They currently compete in La Liga, having secured promotion in 2021. The club's fans tend to be very left-wing and are known as Buccaneers. In 2018, Madrid provided the two clubs that won the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League – Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, respectively. Madrid hosted five European Cup/Champions League finals, four at the Santiago Bernabéu, and the 2019 final at the Metropolitano. The Bernabéu also hosted the Euro 1964 Final (which Spain won) and 1982 FIFA World Cup Final. Clubs There are several football clubs in the Community of Madrid, the region surrounding the city. Honours Spain football champions (46) Real Madrid (35) Atlético Madrid (11) Copa del Rey (29) Real Madrid (19) Atlético Madrid (10) Madrid derbies Madrid Derby - Real Madrid v Atlético Madrid South Madrid derby - Getafe v Leganés Stadiums Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – hosted the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final Wanda Metropolitano Estadio de Vallecas Famous footballers from Madrid Emilio Butragueño Iker Casillas Raúl Fernando Torres David