The 2025–26 season was Real Madrid Club de Fútbol's 122nd season in existence and the club's 95th 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.
This season was the first since 2011–12 without Luka Modrić, as well as the first since 2014–15 without youth graduate Lucas Vázquez, who both departed as free agents, to AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen, respectively.
Summary Pre-season On 17 May 2025, during the 2024–25 season, 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 contract. On 22 May, Madrid announced the departure of the club captain Luka Modrić after 13 years in the club, who left as Real's most decorated player, having won 28 trophies. On 23 May, Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti announced their mutual decision to part ways after the conclusion of the 2024–25 La Liga campaign, with the Italian coach leaving as the most decorated manager in the history of the club with 15 trophies. On 25 May, Madrid announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager for the next three seasons, starting from 1 June. 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. On the same day, the club announced the departure of Jesús Vallejo upon the expiration of his contract. On 13 June, Madrid announced that Franco Mastantuono would join the club from River Plate on 14 August, penning a six-year deal with the player. On 14 July, Madrid brought back their youth academy product Álvaro Carreras, signing him from Benfica on a six-year contract. Two days later, Madrid announced the departure of Lucas Vázquez, who spent 10 seasons at the club and won 23 trophies. On 8 August, Madrid extended Gonzalo García's contract until 2030 and promoted him to the first team from Castilla.
August Madrid started their La Liga campaign on 19 August with a 1–0 home win over Osasuna, thanks to a converted penalty from Kylian Mbappé. Five days later, Madrid faced newly-promoted Oviedo away from home, winning 3–0 with a brace from Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior's goal. On 30 August, goals from Arda Güler and Vinícius helped Madrid to come from behind and get a 2–1 victory over Mallorca at the Bernabéu.
September On 13 September, the first match on the month ended in a ten-man 2–1 win over Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium, as Mbappé and Güler got on the scoresheet. Three days later, Mbappé's brace from the penalty spot rescued three points for the team, as ten-man Madrid beat Marseille 2–1 in the opening matchday of the Champions League league phase. On 20 September, Madrid continued their winning streak with a 2–0 victory against Espanyol, with Éder Militão and Mbappé scoring for the team. Three days later, goals from Vinícius and Mastantuono, a debut one for the Argentinian, and Mbappé's brace helped Madrid to a 4–1 win at Levante. On 27 September, Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season in a 2–5 loss to Atlético Madrid with goals from Mbappé and Güler, conceding five to Madrid derby rivals for the first time since 1950. Three days later, courtesy of a hat-trick from Mbappé and goals from Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Díaz, Los Blancos beat their Champions League opponents Kairat 5–0.
October On 4 October, Vinícius' brace combined with a goal from Mbappé gave Madrid a 3–1 league win over Villarreal at the Bernabéu. On 19 October, Madrid returned from the international break, winning 1–0 at Getafe with a lone goal from Mbappé. Three days later, Jude Bellingham's winner gave Madrid a 1–0 Champions League league phase home win over Juventus. On 26 October, Madrid ended their four-match El Clásico losing streak, defeating Barcelona 2–1 at the Bernabéu, thanks to goals from Mbappé and Bellingham.
November Madrid started the month on 1 November, trashing Valencia 4–0, as a brace from Mbappé and goals from Bellingham and Carreras, a debut one for the Spaniard, helped Real to take the win. Three days later, Madrid lost their Champions League match against Liverpool 0–1 away from home. On 9 November, Madrid's away game versus Rayo Vallecano ended in a 0–0 stalemate. Returning from another international break on 23 November, the debut goal from Huijsen and a tap-in from Bellingham rescued one point for Madrid in a 2–2 draw at Elche. Three days later, Mbappé scored four goals to seal a 4–3 Champions League win over Olympiacos for Real. On 30 November, Madrid dropped points in La Liga for the third time in a row, drawing 1–1 away against Girona with a goal from Mbappé.
December First match of the month ended with a 3–0 away win at Athletic Bilbao on 3 December, ending Madrid's three-match league winless streak, as Mbappé got on the scoresheet twice, as well as Camavinga. Four days later, Celta Vigo handed Madrid a 0–2 defeat at the Bernabéu. On 10 December, Madrid faced Manchester City at home in the Champions League, but were unable to earn any points, losing 1–2 with a goal from Rodrygo. Four days later, goals from Mbappé and Rodrygo earned Madrid a 2–1 win at Alavés. On 17 December, Madrid entered this season's Copa del Rey edition, beating Talavera de la Reina 3–2 through Mbappé's brace and an own goal. Three days later, Madrid closed the year on a high, getting a 2–0 win over Sevilla, courtesy of goals from Bellingham and Mbappé. On 23 December, Madrid loaned out Endrick to Lyon until the end of the season.
January On 4 January, Madrid started their year, as Gonzalo García's hat-trick and goals from Raúl Asencio and Fran García gave Real a crushing 5–1 victory over Real Betis. Four days later, goals from Valverde and Rodrygo helped Madrid to get a 2–1 win over city rivals Atlético Madrid and reach the Supercopa de España final. On 11 January, goals from Vinícius and Gonzalo García were not enough for success in the Supercopa de España final, as Madrid finished as runners-up with a 2–3 loss against Barcelona. The next day, Madrid and Alonso parted ways by mutual agreement, with Álvaro Arbeloa being appointed the new head coach. Two days later, Arbeloa's first match ended in an disappointing early Copa del Rey exit, as Madrid lost 2–3 to second-division Albacete with goals from Mastantuono and Gonzalo García. On 17 January, Madrid returned to winning ways, beating Levante 2–0 at home, as Mbappé and Asencio got on the scoresheet. Three days later, Mbappé's brace and strikes from Mastantuono, Vinícius and Bellingham, as well as an own goal, saw Madrid take a dominating 6–1 win over Monaco in the Champions League. On 24 January, two goals from Mbappé sealed three points for Madrid, as Real won 2–0 against Villarreal at the La Cerámica. Four days later, Madrid suffered a 2–4 defeat against Benfica in the Champions League, with Mbappé scoring both goals for the team, and dropped out of the top eight, having to play in the knockout phase play-offs for the second season in a row.
February On 1 February, a goal from Vinícius and Mbappé's injury time penalty winner gave Madrid a 2–1 win over Rayo Vallecano. A week later, Madrid beat Valencia 2–0 on the road, as Carreras and Mbappé got on the scoresheet. On 14 February, Gonzalo García's goal, a double from Vinícius and a strike from Valverde helped Madrid to a 4–1 victory over Real Sociedad. Three days later, a lone goal from Vinícius sealed a 1–0 win over knockout phase play-offs opponents Benfica in the first leg. On 21 February, Madrid suffered a 1–2 loss at Osasuna, as Vinícius' goal was not enough for any points. Four days later, Madrid played the return leg of the knockout phase play-offs, as goals from Aurélien Tchouaméni and Vinícius secured a 2–1 victory against Benfica and progression to the round of 16 with a 3–1 win on aggregate.
March On 2 March, Madrid's first game of the month turned out to be their second consecutive league defeat, losing to Getafe 0–1 at home. Four days later, a goal from Tchouaméni, as well as Valverde's late winner, gave Madrid three points in a 2–1 win over Celta Vigo. On 11 March, Madrid faced Manchester City, playing the English side for the fifth consecutive Champions League knockout phase, as a hat-trick from Valverde saw Madrid to take a 3–0 victory in the first leg of round of 16. Four days later, Madrid got a 4–1 win against Elche, as Antonio Rüdiger, Valverde, Huijsen and Güler got on the scoresheet. On 17 March, Madrid booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2–1 win at Manchester City and 5–1 on aggregate, as Vinícius scored both goals for the team. Five days later, another brace from Vinícius and Valverde's goal led Real to a 3–2 Madrid derby win over Atlético Madrid.
April On 4 April, Madrid were beaten by Mallorca 1–2 on the road, with Militão scoring the only goal for Real. Three days later, Madrid suffered a narrow 1–2 defeat at home against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, as only Mbappé got on the scoresheet at the Bernabéu. On 10 April, Madrid were unable to get a win for the third match in a row, as they were held to a 1–1 draw against Girona with a goal from Valverde. Five days later, Madrid's Champions League campaign ended in a dramatic exit, as despite Güler's double and a goal from Mbappé, Real lost 3–4 at Allianz Arena and 4–6 on aggregate against the quarter-final's return leg opponents Bayern Munich. On 21 April, Madrid secured their first win in the last five matches, as goals from Mbappé and Vinícius gave Real a 2–1 victory over Alavés. Three days later, Madrid dropped points in the league once again, as they were held to a 1–1 draw at Real Betis with a goal from Vinícius.
May On 3 May, Madrid got a 2–0 win over Espanyol, thanks to a brace from Vinícius. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde were involved in an altercation during training on 7 May that resulted in Valverde being knocked unconscious. Both players were fined €500,000 by the club. On 10 May, Madrid suffered a 0–2 defeat against Barcelona in El Clásico at the Spotify Camp Nou. The loss confirmed Barcelona as La Liga champions and condemned Madrid to a trophyless season for the first time since the 2020–21 campaign. Four days later, Madrid got a 2–0 home victory over Oviedo, courtesy of goals from Gonzalo García and Bellingham. On 17 May, a loan goal from Vinícius sealed a 1–0 win at Sevilla for Madrid. On 23 May, Madrid concluded the season with a 4–2 home victory over Athletic Bilbao, with goals from Gonzalo García, Bellingham, Mbappé and Brahim. This game also marked the last appearance for Dani Carvajal and David Alaba with the club.
Kits
Players
Out on loan
Transfers In DatePos.PlayerFromType 1 June 2025 DF Dean Huijsen Bournemouth Transfer DF Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool 14 July 2025 DF Álvaro Carreras Benfica 28 July 2025 DF Raúl Asencio Real Madrid Castilla Promotion 8 August 2025 FW Gonzalo García 14 August 2025 FW Franco Mastantuono River Plate Transfer
Out DatePos.PlayerToType 1 June 2025 DF Jesús Vallejo Albacete End of contract 9 July 2025 MF Luka Modrić AC Milan 16 July 2025 DF Lucas Vázquez Bayer Leverkusen 1 January 2026 FW Endrick Lyon Loan
Contract renewals DatePos.PlayerContract lengthContract ends 8 August 2025 FW Gonzalo García Three years 2030
Pre-season and friendlies On 1 August 2025, Real Madrid announced a friendly match against WSG Tirol.
Competitions Overview
La Liga
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches The league fixtures were announced on 1 July 2025.
Copa del Rey
Madrid entered the tournament in the round of 32, as they had qualified for the 2026 Supercopa de España.
Supercopa de España
UEFA Champions League
League phase
The league phase draw was held on 28 August 2025.
Knockout phase
Knockout phase play-offs