BBC Sport's Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway explains how Spanish clubs receive the word 'Real' - or 'Royal' - in their name, with famous examples being Real Madrid, Real Betis, and Real Sociedad.
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway explains the historical tradition behind Spanish football teams carrying the word 'Real' in their names. Translating to 'Royal' in English, the title is famously held by several prominent clubs throughout the Spanish football league system.
Prominent examples featured in the piece include top-flight sides Real Madrid, Real Betis, and Real Sociedad. The piece provides historical context on how these sporting institutions came to receive the royal designation.
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