The sculptural group in its centre represents Cybele, a Phrygian earth and fertility deity.

[1] Designed and commissioned by Ventura Rodríguez in 1780, the sculptural group—made of white marble from Montesclaros—[2] is a work by Francisco Gutiérrez (goddess) and Roberto Michel [es] (the lions).

[4] The fountain is the site where Real Madrid's supporters and players gather to celebrate the team's trophies as well as partakers of the successes of the Spain national football team.

[5] The goddess lost a hand in 1994, following a celebration of a victory of the Spanish national team.

[6] The Fountain of Cybele has a replica, the namesake Fuente de Cibeles, located in Mexico City and inaugurated in 1980.