Success 101 - How European top clubs have succeeded on and off the pitch
These teams have been successful for a long time and each of these teams have used different methods to reach and stay at the top.Many of us have wondered what it takes to play for the top clubs in Europe. What makes managers and clubs go for a particular profile of player so desperately that they are willing to break the bank to secure his services?These top teams in Europe have followed their ideology religiously and have had huge successes not only on the field but off it as well. We take a look at the most successful teams across Europe and what they have been doing to maintain their success.
#1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid is the team which has won the most number of Champions Leagues compared to any other club in Europe. They are the premier club in the Deloitte money list as well. So, what makes them so successful?
They firstly have always had a team of superstars. Many of Madrid's detractors have accused Real Madrid of buying success, but, it is a strategy which has ensured that Madrid has always been performing well both on and off the field.
Madrid have always signed players who have a certain style, glamour and charisma. Los Blancos rarely sign a player who is not able to sell shirts.
The world would have marvelled at the ridiculous sums dished out by Madrid for the signing of players like Bale, Ronaldo, James, Kaka, Figo, Beckham etc., but what many people fail to notice is that these players have earned Madrid much more with their shirt sales, image rights, commercial value and of course their undeniable skill on the pitch than what they cost the club.
Real Madrid has always been challenging for top honours and it will continue to do so for a long time to come.