Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid revealed that it has expelled a group of over 100 members through an official statement.
Like bitter rival FC Barcelona, Madrid is essentially owned by its members, who are known as “socios” locally and have the power to make their voice heard in important matters such as voting for presidents in elections and greenlighting certain projects.
Though Barca’s current leader Joan Laporta relaxed the requirements to become a socio of the Catalan club not long after members voted for him to enjoy a second spell in charge in 2021, it isn’t just anyone that can decide to enjoy a similar status in the Spanish capital.
As Los Blancos themselves specify, “to become a new Real Madrid member, you must be the child or grandchild of a current member”.
“Once this requirement is met, the applicant must complete the membership registration form and submit the necessary documentation proving their relationship at the club’s Member Services Office.”
Madrid was reported in March 2025 to have 99,781 members. And at the same time the club isn’t taking any new ones that don’t match the mentioned strict criteria, it confirmed that 112 of them have been expelled from the club.
“The Social Discipline Commission, in accordance with the Club’s Statutes, has initiated 641 files for resale and improper use of season tickets and tickets, of which 112 have led to the definitive loss of the status as a member of the Club, leaving the rest pending resolution,” it said in an official note on Thursday.
The update was provided as Madrid announced new prices for its season tickets, which have gone up by around 3% in value compared to what they cost in 2024/2025.
In 2025/2026, there should be around 60,000 season ticket holders regularly attending matches in the Bernabeu.
The cheapest one, which includes tickets only for 19 La Liga home matches, will cost €370 while the most expensive will set you back €2,462.
The Euroabono includes tickets not just for the league but also for the Copa del Rey and Champions League, though, and its cheapest version costs €507 while the most expensive in the grandstand goes for €3,211.
Real Madrid fans have high hopes for 2025/2026
Whether they are members or season ticket holders or not, Real Madrid fans will have high hopes for next season after a trophyless campaign last time out. Xabi Alonso will now lead the first team, which is making reinforcements such as Dean Huijsen while linked to the likes of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.