Real Madrid have entered their winter break after closing out 2025 with a victory over Sevilla last weekend, bringing the year’s footballing calendar to an end on a positive note for Los Blancos.
Ahead of Christmas Day later this week, the club has turned its attention to the supporters, sharing a festive message addressed to Madridistas. Released on Tuesday, Real Madrid’s Christmas greeting was led by president Florentino Pérez, whose words formed the core of the club’s message as attention shifts toward 2026.
Pérez: Unity, remembrance, and Real Madrid’s values
In his address, Pérez offered warm wishes to supporters celebrating with family and loved ones, while also acknowledging that the holiday period is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and who remain in the club’s memory.
He also highlighted the values he believes define Real Madrid and connect the club to millions of fans worldwide — principles he said help the institution face adversity and continue striving for improvement. Among the values referenced were work, sacrifice, constant improvement, respect, humility and solidarity — themes Real Madrid regularly emphasise as part of its identity.
The overall tone of the message was hopeful: a promise of continued effort, and a belief that the club and its supporters can look ahead to new moments of joy in the year to come.
Xabi Alonso sends a short holiday wish
Head coach Xabi Alonso also delivered a brief greeting to the fanbase, wishing Madridistas well for the holidays and expressing hope that their dreams come true in 2026.
With the team now on break, the message serves as Real Madrid’s end-of-year sign-off — a moment of connection with supporters before attention returns to the demands of the new year.