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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 over 450 million fans worldwide. From American fans to Japan, Los Blancos touches the hearts of people around the world.

Among the millions of fans, there are many famous Real Madrid fans. Did you know that of the people below, how many follow Los Blancos?

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz

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The world number 3 men’s tennis player, Carlos Alcaraz, is of Spanish origin and a big fan of Real Madrid. He has been spotted several times at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium when not competing. He recently revealed his best 5-a-side team of players, with four Real Madrid players in the squad, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

Fernando Alonso, Real Madrid fan and F1 driver, with Cristiano Ronaldo

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Currently racing for Aston Martin in Formula 1, Fernando Alonso is a die-hard Real Madrid fan. He reportedly said that if he became a footballer he would play for Los Blancos, the team I love and support. In 2017, president Florentino Pérez made Alonso an honorary member of the club.

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez

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

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen in a Real Madrid jersey

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Magnus Carlsen, the chess grandmaster, is another big Los Blancos fan. He is part of the Norwegian group of Real Madrid supporters and has already taken the field for an honorary kick-off. He recently contacted Vinicius Jr. after his The Ballon d’Or snubbed.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez with Luka Doncic

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

Sergio Garcia, 2017 Masters champion, is a well-known Real Madrid fan. The Spaniard has often been seen on the golf course with the club badge on the covers of his golf clubs. He was also invited onto the court for an honorary kickoff after his Masters victory.

Spanish actor Antonio Banderas

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

Famous Spanish conductor Placido Domingo supported Real Madrid despite his father being half-Catalan and half-Aragonese and his mother being Basque. Domingo wrote the club’s famous centenary anthem, which was performed live at the stadium for the club’s 100th anniversary.

Former tennis player Rafael Nadal on the Real Madrid court

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Rafael Nadal, one of the most notable Spanish athletes of all time, is an avid Real Madrid supporter. This was despite him being a Barcelona fan from a very young age, with his uncle, Miguel Angel Nadal, playing for Barça in the 1990s. After retiring in November 2024, Real Madrid released 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 goes to Madrid to watch Los Blancos play. He is even known to voice his opinions, once criticizing former manager Jose Mourinho and his tactics at the club.

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