The 2024–25 season was Real Madrid Club de Fútbol's 121st season in existence and the club's 94th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. In addition to the domestic league, Real Madrid participated in this season's editions of the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de España and the UEFA Champions League.
As the reigning European champions, Real Madrid contested the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, winning 2–0 and claiming a record-breaking sixth title, then went on to win the inaugural edition of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, beating Pachuca 3–0 in the final, and also competed in the FIFA Club World Cup where they reached the semi-finals. With these two wins, Carlo Ancelotti conquered his 14th and 15th trophies in charge of Real Madrid, overtaking Miguel Muñoz to become the most decorated manager in the club's history. This season also marked the end of Ancelotti's second managerial stint at the club, as he was replaced by Xabi Alonso after the conclusion of La Liga.
This season was the first since 2013–14 without Toni Kroos, who announced his retirement in May 2024, as well as first since 2009–10 without Nacho, who departed as a free agent to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. On 17 July, Luka Modrić signed a one-year extension, staying at the club until 2025. The next day, Lucas Vázquez extended his contract until 2025. On 19 July, Madrid confirmed that Endrick would sign a six-year deal.
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. 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. 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. 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.
September Madrid opened the month with a 2–0 home win against Real Betis on 1 September, as Mbappé got on the scoresheet twice. On 13 September, Andriy Lunin signed a new deal until 2030. 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. 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. Four days later, goals from Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinícius and Mbappé helped Madrid to take a 4–1 home comeback win against Espanyol. On 24 September, Madrid beat Alavés 3–2 at home with the help of goals from Vázquez, Mbappé and Rodrygo. 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.
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. Three days later, a home match against Villarreal ended in a 2–0 win for Madrid, as Valverde and Vinícius got on the scoresheet. The next day, following Carvajal's long-term knee injury, Madrid extended his contract until 2026. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. On 24 November, goals from Mbappé, Valverde and Bellingham gave Madrid a dominant 3–0 win at Leganés. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. On 14 December, Madrid was held to a 3–3 draw at Rayo Vallecano, with Valverde, Bellingham and Rodrygo scoring for the team. 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. 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.
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. Three days later, Madrid began their Copa del Rey campaign, beating fourth-tier Minera 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Three days later, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for the club, netting all three goals in a 3–0 win at Real Valladolid. 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.
February On 1 February, Madrid started the month with their third league defeat of the season, losing 0–1 away to Espanyol. 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. 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. 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. Four days later, Madrid lost points for the third time in a row, drawing 1–1 at Osasuna with a goal from Mbappé. 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. Four days later, Girona was beaten 2–0 at the Bernabéu with the help of goals from Modrić and Vinícius. 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.
March On 1 March, Madrid suffered a 1–2 loss at Real Betis, with Brahim scoring the only goal for his team. 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. On 9 March, Mbappé and Vinícius scored one goal each, combining for a 2–1 win over Rayo Vallecano. 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. On 15 March, a brace from Mbappé saw Madrid beat Villarreal 2–1 away from home. 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.
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