Counting since their first La Liga game, December 3, 1939. Won promotion in April 1936, then waited three and a half years through the Civil War to finally debut — a 3–2 loss at Zaragoza. Three Copa finals since, three defeats.
IN THE MEANTIME…
The Celestes have never won it all. This clock has been running since their first La Liga game.
They have never even reached the title race.
That's 87 La Liga seasons of waiting.
Since then: Disneyland opened, Friends premiered, and ChatGPT launched.
15 U.S. presidencies have started.
Johan Cruyff wouldn't be born for another 8 years.