Alberto Peinado Garrido
PRESIDENT
It's difficult to express what I feel for Real Madrid. It's a mixture of the love one feels for their family (my father instilled this passion in me), the pride one feels for their nation, the sense of belonging to their city, the feeling that drives you to never give up, and the sense of brotherhood I have with my fellow Madridistas... My first memory of stepping into the Santiago Bernabéu was in 1990 during the "Homenaje a Camacho" match, which represents all these feelings very well. My saddest memory (when I cried the most) was the 5-0 defeat we suffered at the hands of the great Milan team managed by Sacchi, and undoubtedly, the best memory was the final in Lisbon. I only hope that more and more people can feel this because it's wonderful. Hala Madrid y nada Más!
Fernando Catalán Jimenez
VICE PRESIDENT
Being a Madridista for me goes beyond mere sport. It's the very representation of unity, passion, and perseverance. My connection with Real Madrid began thanks to my father. Since our childhood, my brothers and I accompanied our father to every club match. Our residence on Calle del Padre Damián, just a 2-minute walk from the Santiago Bernabéu, has woven our lives together with Real Madrid in an unbreakable way. I can't fail to mention that my early years of tennis training took place at the old Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid before its move to Valdebebas. These memories are still special to me, and I hold a special affection for those years.
Javier Martínez Albir
SECRETARY
I am a Madridista because of my father and uncle, who are devoted Madridistas and were club members for many years. The first time I went to the Bernabéu was for a league match against Valencia in the 1997/1998 season. Seeing how the stadium lit up and feeling the atmosphere of the Bernabéu was a special moment. Even though I was a child, I also realized that it wasn't just the players who played, but also the fans, and we were all part of the field. There are many moments that have marked me as a Madridista, but my best memory was the Champions League final in 2018 in Kiev because I had the opportunity to see it in person. It was a long journey, and I even got stuck on a plane for 3 hours due to a storm during one of my layovers. Despite all that, it was a spectacular experience. I enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere and met other Madridistas who made the long trip to see our team. If that wasn't enough, I saw Real Madrid lift the Thirteenth with that amazing goal by Bale minutes after coming onto the field. It may have been a tough journey, but it was well worth it and an unforgettable moment.
Javier Losana Montes
ACCOUNTANT
In my family, being a Real Madrid supporter is an inheritance we've been fortunate to receive among all my siblings, as well as my aunts and uncles. The nights of football together as a family, the explosion of Zidane's volley, Ramos' header in the 93rd minute, or the epic Champions League comebacks at the Bernabéu are feelings of home that will stay with us wherever we are, to all true Madridistas.
Luis Miguel Méndez Blasco
TREASURER
I'm a Madridista because of my mother and grandfather, both Spaniards, who instilled in me a love and passion for this sport and the world's greatest team, Real Madrid.
Raul Martinez-Bercht
VICE SECRETARY
I became a Madridista with Hugo Sánchez. My father would wake me up in the mornings to watch him play, and then I heard him talk about Di Stefano, Pirri, Santillana, Juanito... Their stories are still etched in my mind. How could I forget the Madrid of Raúl, Redondo, Roberto Carlos, Figo, Zidane... Watching Zidane was poetry on the field. Here in Miami, Mourinho's Madrid was like a reawakening, falling in love again with what I was already in love with. The 100-point league and the Copa del Rey. Something told me that the Champions League (for us, it will always be the European Cup) would come soon. The rest is history in the making.
Jorge Trespalacios
BOARD MEMBER
I've been a Madridista for as long as I can remember. The first person to pass on the passion of being a Madridista to me was my grandfather. I started watching Real Madrid to have something in common with him, and what began as a desire to connect with my grandfather turned into an irreplaceable love. Madridistas are all a family, and now we have a home where we can continue making history together. Hala Madrid!
Virginia Escudero Sarabia
BOARD MEMBER
In my case, and in my family, being a Madridista is not a choice; it's a life legacy and an identifying mark, just like our DNA. My parents and grandparents were Madridistas by birth, as are their daughters and granddaughters. That's why, for me, following Real Madrid is more than just watching them win leagues or Champions League titles; it's about enjoying a legacy that continues to grow over time. Hala Madrid!
Jaime Fernández Martialay
BOARD MEMBER
I've been a Madridista since I was very young, thanks to my uncle who was a big football fan and got me hooked. My first time at the Bernabéu was when I was 7 years old, for a Real Madrid vs. Deportivo match. One anecdote I always remember is when I arrived in the USA in 2011. In 2013, Real Madrid played a friendly against Inter Milan in San Luis, Missouri, and I had the opportunity to go. That was the start of the 2013/2014 season. That season, I attended the Champions League final on May 24, 2014, in Lisbon. In other words, as a true Madridista and despite the distance, I went to both the first and last matches of the season. It was a historic season in which we won the double.
Quim Gener Pérez
BOARD MEMBER
I'm a Madridista out of gratitude, as it was students from Madrid, Catalonia, and Granada who founded RCD Español in 1900. The colors of my essence (FC Barcelona, founded by the Swiss Joan Gamper, were made up of foreign players and didn't accept new players into their club). Since I moved to Miami, I saw in Real Madrid a way to socialize with other Spaniards living in the city. Since then, I've been a Madridista whether in the rain or shine, whether overseas or equestrian. A Madridista from conception, an esperantista. Madridista by predestination and by trade. Forever anti-culé. And a Perico and Español supporter until death!
