Real Madrid is the most supported soccer club in the world, with fans all over the globe, not just in the Spanish capital. With a record number of Champions League and La Liga titles, plus some of the greatest players in soccer history—past and present—there's plenty for fans to cheer about.
From classic club anthems to creative twists on popular songs, here are some of the most iconic Real Madrid chants and songs of all time—perfect for getting hyped for your next trip to the Santiago Bernabéu or cheering from your TV at home.
"¡Hala Madrid! ... y nada más"
"¡Hala Madrid!… y nada más"—Spanish for "Hail Madrid!… and nothing else"—was written by RedOne and Manuel Jabois and released in 2014 after Real Madrid won their 10th UEFA Champions League title (La Décima).
The song features vocals from members of Real Madrid's squad at the time, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema and then-manager Carlo Ancelotti. Today, it's played at the Santiago Bernabéu every time a Real Madrid player scores.
Lyrics
History that you've made,
History still to make,
Because nobody can resist
Your will to succeed.
The stars are coming out,
My dear Chamartin,
From far and wide,
They bring us out here.
I carry your shirt,
Right next to my heart,
Those days on which you play,
They are all I could be.
Now La Saeta runs,
Now Madrid attacks,
I am fight, I am beauty,
The cry that I have learned.
Madrid, Madrid, Madrid,
Hala Madrid!
And nothing else, and nothing else,
Hala Madrid!
"Cómo no te voy a querer"
Another chant dedicated to La Décima, "Cómo no te voy a querer" is short, sweet, and incredibly catchy. It translates simply to English as "How Can I Not Love You?" and is especially popular on Champions League nights in Madrid.
Lyrics
How could I not love you?
How could I not love you?
If you're champions of Europe for the 10th time.
¡Cómo no te voy a querer!
¡Cómo no te voy a querer!
Si fuiste campeão de Europa por décima vez.
"Real Madrid, mi buen amigo"
Though Real Madrid fans naturally celebrate the team's successes, "Real Madrid, mi buen amigo" ("Real Madrid, my good friend") is a chant meant to show unwavering support, even during tough times.
The melody is adapted from a popular soccer anthem, originally made famous by a 1981 Argentine TV commercial about a dog named "Boby."
Lyrics
Madrid, my good friend,
This season I will be with you again,
I'll support you with all my heart,
These fans want to see you crowned champion.
It doesn't matter what they say,
What the rest of them say,
I will follow you everywhere,
I love you more with every day.
Real Madrid,
Mi buen amigo,
Este año volveré a estar contigo,
Te animaremos de corazón.
"Lloraron en Lisboa, lloraron en Milán"
Usually led by a single fan with a megaphone and echoed back by thousands in the crowd—before the supporters take over—"Lloraron en Lisboa, Lloraron en Milán" ("They cried in Lisbon, they cried in Milan") is a popular chant used to taunt Real Madrid's rivals, Atlético Madrid.
The lyrics reference Real's two UEFA Champions League final victories over Atléti: in Lisbon in 2014, when Madrid won 4–1 after extra time, and in Milan in 2016, when they triumphed on penalties following a 1–1 draw.
Lyrics
The years pass by,
And all remains the same,
Losing all their finals
Against our dear Real.
It doesn't matter what they say,
They will never forget,
They cried in Lisbon,
They cried in Milan.