Real Madrid Club de Ftbol (Spanish pronunciation: [real ma~i klu e fuol]), commonly referred to as Real Madrid, is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid. The club competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
It is considered one of the most prestigious national cup trophies in the world. Copa del Rey winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League.
However, winning the Copa Del Rey, which is the top knockout tournament in Spanish football, is still highly regarded and provides teams with an opportunity to showcase their abilities in a different format.