Due to their success in the Champions League, Real Madrid is one of the largest football clubs in the world, and teams from all across the continent have heard their post-goal anthem numerous times.
The same song reverberates throughout Santiago Bernabeu, which is considered to be one of the best stadiums in international football, whether it is scored by one of their top goal scorers (think Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema) or by individuals who don’t usually score goals.
Ever wonder what the famous Real Madrid song “Hala Madrid y nada mas” really means? It was composed by Moroccan-Swedish artist and producer RedOne, and journalist and football fanatic Manual Jabois wrote the lyrics.
The translation of “Hala Madrid y Nada Mas” into English
Florentino Perez commissioned it in 2014.
Real president Florentino Perez commissioned RedOne, a fan of the Spanish powerhouses, and Jabois to compose the song, which was released in 2014 following Los Blancos’ historic 10th Champions League victory.
As previously said, Madrid featured players like Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Marcelo, along with many more club legends, in the La Liga team’s official movie to mark La Decimal. Since then, it has been a pillar of the club’s remarkable history. What does that mean, though?
The term ‘Hala Madrid’ is something of a war cry that is used on a weekly basis to cheer on Los Blancos. Its thunderous tones can be hearing resonating throughout the Bernabeu whenever they are in need of a boost or are thanking the team.
In some places, the second portion of the song title, “Y nada mas,” might be translated as “And nothing more!” It is a direct reference to their unity as a club and their determination to stay together no matter what.
However, the enduring chant doesn’t end there. The complete lyrics to “Hala Madrid y Nada Mas,” which is now more than ten years old, are provided below in English. However, the song will always be a favourite among supporters of the Santiago Bernabeu team, who are also the reigning European champions.
“Go Madrid and that’s it!
The history you’ve made
The history you’ll make!
Because no one can resist
Your willingness to win!
The stars are now coming out!
My hold Charmatin….
From far away and from nearby
You gather us all here!
I wear your shirt
Right next to my heart!
The days you play
Are everything I am!
The Arrow is running!
The Arrow is running!
The Madrid is attacking!
I am struggled! I am beauty!
The cry I learned:
Madrid! Madrid! Madrid!
Hala Madrid!
And nothing more!
And nothing more!
Hala Madrid!”
Most notably, it was played to show motivation before their matchups against the Spanish capital rivals Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and against arch-rivals Barcelona in the 2014 Copa del Rey final. As befits the situation, it is now standard procedure whenever they score at home.
After Mbappe’s score against Man City, listen to the Santiago Bernabeu chant the anthem in full force below:
