This season was the first since 2013–14 without Toni Kroos, who announced his retirement in May 2024,[4] as well as first since 2009–10 without Nacho, who departed as a free agent to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah.[5][6]
Summary
Pre-season
On 15 December 2022, during the 2022–23 season, Madrid announced an agreement with Palmeiras for Endrick to join the club in July 2024, when he turns 18 years old.[7] On 21 May 2024, Toni Kroos announced that he will retire from professional football after UEFA Euro 2024, thus ending his 10 seasons in the club with 23 trophies won as a Real Madrid player.[8] On 3 June, Madrid confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, penning a five-year deal with the French superstar.[9] On 25 June, Madrid announced the departure of the club captain Nacho after 23 years in the club and 12 seasons as a first team player, who left as Real's joint most decorated player, having won 26 titles.[10] On 28 June, Madrid announced the transfer of Joselu to Qatari side Al-Gharafa, exercising their option to acquire the rights of the player from Espanyol one day earlier.[11] On 17 July, Luka Modrić signed a one-year extension, staying at the club until 2025.[12] The next day, Lucas Vázquez extended his contract until 2025.[13] On 19 July, Madrid confirmed that Endrick would sign a six-year deal.[14]
August
On 14 August, Madrid's season started with a 2–0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup for their sixth European Super Cup title, as a tap-in from Federico Valverde was followed up by Mbappé's debut goal for the club. In doing so, Real became the most successful club in the competition's history, breaking a three-way tie of five victories each along with Barcelona and Milan.[1] Four days later, Madrid started their league title-defence campaign at Mallorca, as the gamed ended 1–1, with Rodrygo scoring the only goal for his team.[15] On 25 August, strikes from Valverde and Brahim Díaz, as well as the debut goal from Endrick, helped Madrid to take a 3–0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu.[16] Four days later, Madrid was held to a 1–1 away draw against Las Palmas, as Vinícius Júnior converted his penalty to rescue one point for Los Blancos.[17]
September
Madrid opened the month with a 2–0 home win against Real Betis on 1 September, as Mbappé got on the scoresheet twice.[18] On 13 September, Andriy Lunin signed a new deal until 2030.[19] The next day, Madrid returned from the international break, winning 2–0 at Real Sociedad, with Vinícius and Mbappé both scoring from the penalty spot.[20] On 17 September, Madrid played their first match in the new Champions League league phase format to begin their European defending champions campaign, as Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger and Endrick scored in a 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart.[21] Four days later, goals from Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinícius and Mbappé helped Madrid to take a 4–1 home comeback win against Espanyol.[22] On 24 September, Madrid beat Alavés 3–2 at home with the help of goals from Vázquez, Mbappé and Rodrygo.[23] Five days later, Real played against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium, as the first Madrid derby of the season ended in a 1–1 draw, with Éder Militão scoring the only goal for his team.[24]
October
On 2 October, Madrid began the month with their first defeat of the season, a 1–0 Champions League loss to Lille that also ended team's 36-match unbeaten run.[25] Three days later, a home match against Villarreal ended in a 2–0 win for Madrid, as Valverde and Vinícius got on the scoresheet.[26] The next day, following Carvajal's long-term knee injury, Madrid extended his contract until 2026.[27] On 19 October, returning from another international break, Madrid faced Celta Vigo away from home, as Mbappé's strike from outside the box was followed up by a second-half winner by Vinícius to give their team a 2–1 win.[28] Three days later, a header from Rüdiger alongside Vinícius' second-half hat-trick and a goal from Vázquez rescued Madrid from trailing 0–2 at half-time to prevailing 5–2 at home over Champions League opponents Borussia Dortmund.[29] On 26 October, Madrid was stunned by a 0–4 loss to Barcelona in the first El Clásico of the season. This defeat also ended Real's 42-game unbeaten streak in La Liga, just one short of equaling the league record.[30]
November
On 5 November, the first match of the month ended in another defeat for Madrid, this time losing 1–3 at home to Milan in the Champions League, with Vinícius scoring the only goal for his team.[31] Four days later, Madrid took a 4–0 victory against Osasuna, with Vinícius' second hat-trick of the season being joined by Jude Bellingham's first goal for Real since May.[32] On 24 November, goals from Mbappé, Valverde and Bellingham gave Madrid a dominant 3–0 win at Leganés.[33] Three days later, Madrid was beaten 0–2 by Liverpool in the Champions League at the Anfield in their first loss against the English side since 2009.[34]
December
On 1 December, Madrid began the month with a 2–0 victory over Getafe at the Santiago Bernabéu, as Bellingham and Mbappé got on the scoresheet in the first half.[35] Three days later, Madrid suffered their second league defeat of the season, losing 1–2 at Athletic Bilbao in El Viejo Clásico, as late Bellingham's goal was not enough to rescue a point for Real.[36] On 7 December, Madrid played Girona away from home, winning 3–0, thanks to Bellingham's fifth consecutive La Liga goal and strikes from Güler and Mbappé.[37] Three days later, Madrid beat Atalanta 3–2 on their pitch in the Champions league, as Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham scored the goals for Los Blancos.[38] On 14 December, Madrid was held to a 3–3 draw at Rayo Vallecano, with Valverde, Bellingham and Rodrygo scoring for the team.[39] Four days later, Madrid were crowned as the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup champions, beating Pachuca 3–0 in the final with the help of goals from Mbappé, Rodrygo and Vinícius.[2] On 22 December, Madrid ended the year with a dominant display in a 4–2 home win over Sevilla, as Mbappé, Valverde, Rodrygo and Brahim found the back of the net for Real.[40]
January
On 3 January, Madrid played their first game of the year, where late goals from Modrić and Bellingham powered a 2–1 comeback win at Valencia.[41] Three days later, Madrid began their Copa del Rey campaign, beating fourth-tierMinera 5–0 and progressing to the round of 16, thanks to goals from Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga, followed up by a brace from Güler and a finish from Modrić.[42] On 9 January, goals from Bellingham and Rodrygo, as well as an own goal, helped Madrid win the Supercopa de España semi-final against Mallorca 3–0 and reach the final.[43] Three days later, Madrid suffered another big defeat in El Clásico this season, losing 2–5 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, as the only goals for the team came from Mbappé and Rodrygo.[44] On 16 January, goals from Mbappé and Vinícius in a Copa del Rey round of 16 match against Celta Vigo led Madrid to extra time, where a brace from Endrick was joined by Valverde's strike to give Real a 5–2 home win and qualification for the next round.[45] Three days later, Madrid got a 4–1 win over Las Palmas with the help of two goals from Mbappé followed by strikes from Brahim and Rodrygo to move top of La Liga. The match also marked David Alaba's return from his ACL injury.[46] On 22 January, Rodrygo's and Vinícius' braces with a goal from Mbappé helped Madrid to take a crushing 5–1 victory over Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League.[47] Three days later, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for the club, netting all three goals in a 3–0 win at Real Valladolid.[48] On 29 January, Madrid faced Brest on the road in the Champions League and beat them 3–0 with Rodrygo's brace and a goal from Bellingham, qualifying to the knockout phase play-offs.[49]
February
On 1 February, Madrid started the month with their third league defeat of the season, losing 0–1 away to Espanyol.[50] Four days later, Madrid progressed to the Copa del Rey semi-finals over Leganés, as goals from Modrić and Endrick combined with an injury time winner from academy's Gonzalo García gave Real a 3–2 victory.[51] On 8 February, the second Madrid derby of the season ended in a 1–1 draw at the Bernabéu, as Mbappé's equaliser was not enough for three points against Atlético Madrid.[52] On 11 February, Madrid took on Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium, rematching the last season's Champions League quarter-finals encounter, but facing the English side in the knockout phase play-offs this time. A goal from Mbappé, as well as two late strikes from Brahim and Bellingham, helped Madrid to prevail 3–2 in the first leg for their 300th win in the competition and the first ever at City's home stadium.[53][54] Four days later, Madrid lost points for the third time in a row, drawing 1–1 at Osasuna with a goal from Mbappé.[55] On 19 February, Mbappé's hat-trick gave Madrid a 3–1 win against Champions League knockout phase play-offs opponents Manchester City, sending the team to the round of 16 with a 6–3 victory over two legs.[56] Four days later, Girona was beaten 2–0 at the Bernabéu with the help of goals from Modrić and Vinícius.[57] On 26 February, a lone goal from Endrick was enough for a 1–0 win in the Copa del Rey semi-finals first leg at Real Sociedad.[58]
March
On 1 March, Madrid suffered a 1–2 loss at Real Betis, with Brahim scoring the only goal for his team.[59] Three days later, the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atlético Madrid ended in a 2–1 Madrid derby win at home, as Rodrygo and Brahim got on the scoresheet.[60] On 9 March, Mbappé and Vinícius scored one goal each, combining for a 2–1 win over Rayo Vallecano.[61] Three days later, Madrid's 0–1 loss at Atlético Madrid in the return leg of the Champions League last-16 tie was followed by a goalless extra time and a 4–2 penalty shootout win, sending the team to the quarter-finals.[62] On 15 March, a brace from Mbappé saw Madrid beat Villarreal 2–1 away from home.[63] Madrid returned to action on 29 March, getting a 3–2 win over Leganés at the Bernabéu with the help of brace from Mbappé and a goal from Bellingham.[64]
April
Madrid began the month on 1 April with the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad. Regular time goals from Endrick, Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni were followed up by Rüdiger's extra time equaliser for a 4–4 draw at home, sending the team to the final 5–4 on aggregate.[65] Four days later, Madrid was beaten 1–2 by Valencia at home, as Vinícius scored the only goal for Real.[66] On 8 April, Madrid was stomped 0–3 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.[67] Five days later, a lone goal from Camavinga sealed a 1–0 win at Alavés.[68] On 16 April, Madrid got knocked out of the Champions League, losing 1–2 to Arsenal in the return leg of the quarter-final with a goal from Vinícius and 1–5 on aggregate.[69] Five days later, late goal from Valverde gave Madrid a minimal 1–0 win against Athletic Bilbao.[70] On 23 April, Güler's shot outside the box helped Madrid to take a 1–0 win over Getafe.[71] Three days later, Madrid met Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. A 2–2 draw in the regular time required extra time, where a late goal from Blaugrana sealed a 3–2 win and the title for them.[72]
May
On 4 May, Madrid began the month with a victory, as Güler's goal with a brace from Mbappé gave their team a 3–2 win over Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu.[73] A week later, Barcelona handed Madrid a 3–4 defeat, as Mbappé's hat-trick was not enough for points away from home. With this result, Real lost four consecutive El Clásicos of the campaign for the second time in their history.[74] On 14 May, Madrid faced Mallorca at home, as Mbappé's goal was followed up by a late winner from Castilla's Jacobo Ramón to give his team a 2–1 win.[75] Three days later, Madrid announced the signing of Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, with the Spanish center-back joining the club on 1 June and signing a five-year conract.[76] On 18 May, Madrid beat nine-man Sevilla 2–0 away from home with second-half goals from Mbappé and Bellingham.[77] Five days later, Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti announced their mutual decision to part ways after the conclusion of La Liga, with the Italian coach leaving as the most decorated manager in the history of the club with 15 trophies.[78] On 24 May, Modrić and Ancelotti bid a farewell to the Bernabéu, as a brace from Mbappé saw Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2–0 in the season’s last league game.[79] The next day, Madrid announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new head coach for the next three seasons, starting from 1 June.[80] On 30 May, Madrid and Liverpool announced an agreement for the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the Englishman joining the club on 1 June on a six-year deal.[81] On the same day, the club announced the departure of Jesús Vallejo upon the expiration of his contract.[82]
June
On 18 June, Madrid debuted in the new format of the FIFA Club World Cup, being held to a 1–1 draw by Al-Hilal after Gonzalo García's goal.[83] Four days later, Madrid got their first win of the tournament, beating Pachuca 3–1 with goals from Bellingham, Güler and Valverde.[84] On 26 June, Madrid booked their place in the knockout stage, as Vinícius, Valverde and Gonzalo García scored to help Real top the group with a 3–0 win over Red Bull Salzburg.[85] Five days later, a lone goal from Gonzalo García sealed a 1–0 win over round of 16 opponents Juventus and progression to the quarter-finals.[86] On 5 July, Madrid met Borussia Dortmund in a match for the spot in the semi-finals, beating them 3–2 with goals from Gonzalo García, Fran García and Mbappé.[87] On 9 July, Madrid ended their season with a 0–4 loss against Paris Saint-Germain, getting knocked out in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. This match was the last for Modrić and Vázquez in a Los Blancos shirt, but also saw the returns of Carvajal and Militão from their long-term knee injuries.[88]
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Source: LaLiga EA Sports Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Fair-play points (Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played)[104] (C) Champions Notes:
^La Liga gained an additional Champions League place as a result of Spain gaining one of the two European Performance Spots (EPS) awarded to the two associations with the highest UEFA coefficient points in 2024–25.[103]
^ abAthletic Bilbao finished ahead of Villarreal on head-to-head points: Athletic Bilbao 2–0 Villarreal, Villarreal 0–0 Athletic Bilbao.
Source: FBREF Ordered by , and = Number of bookings; = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card. 1 Includes 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, 2025 Supercopa de España, 2024 UEFA Super Cup and 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
^Minera played the match at the Estadio Cartagonova in Cartagena, as their main stadium Municipal Ángel Celdrán, Llano del Beal, did not meet the broadcasting requirements.[109]
^Brest played their home matches at the Stade de Roudourou in Guingamp, instead of their regular stadium, the Stade Francis-Le Blé, in Brest, which did not meet UEFA requirements.[112]
^"The Best FIFA Men's 11". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 17 December 2024. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
