Madrid club
Definition
A colloquial or shorthand reference to Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (commonly known as Real Madrid CF), one of the most successful and prestigious professional football (soccer) clubs in the world, based in Madrid, Spain.
Informally used by fans and media to denote the iconic Spanish football powerhouse, known for its 15 UEFA Champions League titles and global superstar players.
Examples
Switching my loyalty to the Madrid club felt like upgrading from economy to first class—pure luxury on the pitch.
He bet his house on the Madrid club winning again, because apparently, they're allergic to defeat.
Watching the Madrid club dismantle their rivals was like seeing a chess grandmaster play checkers.
She rolled her eyes when he called it 'the Madrid club'—as if anyone confuses it with the local book club.