His time in Madrid was 4 barren years apart from sneaking the league on the last day (after he'd been subbed).
To his credit, he arrived there and all their fans thought he was a signing to just sell shirts. Four years later he was seen as the benchmark of how Madrid players show be, showing a 'never say die' attitude mixed in with some special talent but always working for the team, not their ego.
They've had plenty of players that have won more but few they respect more than Beckham. Just don't get them started on his missus.