A friend from Madrid, Louis de Carlos, the grandson of one of Real Madrid’s most influential presidents, authored a book about Abelardo de Carlos, a learned Frenchman from Cadiz who shared that name. Louis is a printer and journalist who helped found the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid. He kindly invited a family member to join him for a football outing, hoping to bring along a Madridista who would accompany him and share the experience. The plan is to visit the Bernabéu to witness the beloved club in action, and the narrator steps into the role of that dedicated Madridista, offering the company and logistics needed to navigate a stadium of such size for a youngster just turning eleven. The sense of anticipation is clear as the day unfolds, with the grandfather taking charge of coordinating tickets and travel as they prepare for a memorable matchday together.
