Bernardo Requena

Currently

Sports Director of the Football Science Institute and personal advisor to elite football players.

Professional Background

He has served as a university professor in Sports Training and High Performance in Football.

• Bernardo is also the co-author of scientific articles in the field of physical conditioning for elite football players.
• Additionally, he has held the following positions:
  • Fitness coach for Sevilla FC's first team (2004 and 2005 seasons).
  • Fitness coach for Athletic Club's first team (2008-2010).
  • Head of physical preparation at Real Madrid (2014-2017).
• During these years, Bernardo achieved numerous sporting successes with different teams, including:
  UEFA Europa League 2004/05 (Sevilla FC).
  Copa del Rey runner-up (Athletic Club 2008/09).
  Two UEFA Champions League titles (Real Madrid 2015/16 and 2016/17).