The 2024–25 season is the

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's 121st season in existence and the club's 94th consecutive season in the top flight of

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. In addition to the domestic league, Real Madrid will be participating in this season's editions of the

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, the

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and the

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. As the reigning European champions, they will contest the

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against

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and compete in the

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and the inaugural edition of the

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. This season will be the first since 2013–14 without

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, who announced his retirement in May 2024, as well as first since 2009–10 without

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, who departed as a free agent to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.

Summary

Pre-season

On 15 December 2022, during the

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season, Madrid announced an agreement with

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for Endrick to join the club in July 2024, when he turns 18 years old. On 3 June 2024, Madrid confirmed the signing of

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from

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as a free agent, penning a five-year deal with the French superstar. On 25 June, Madrid announced the departure of the club captain

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

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to Qatari side

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, exercising their option to acquire the rights of the player from

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one day earlier. On 17 July,

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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.

Players

Transfers

In

Out

Contract renewals

Pre-season and friendlies

On 19 March 2024, Real Madrid announced they would travel to the United States to participate in the pre-season Soccer Champions Tour.

Competitions

Overview

La Liga

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

The league fixtures were announced on 18 June 2024.

Copa del Rey

Madrid will enter the tournament in round of 32, as they had qualified for the 2025 Supercopa de España.

Supercopa de España

Madrid qualified for the tournament by winning the

2023–24 La Liga The 2023–24 La Liga, also known as LALIGA EA SPORTS due to sponsorship reasons, is the 93rd season of La Liga, Spain's premier football competition. It commenced on 11 August 2023 and is scheduled to end on 26 May 2024. Barcelona are the defen ...

UEFA Champions League

League phase

The league phase draw will be held on 29 August 2024.

UEFA Super Cup

Madrid qualified for the tournament by winning the

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Madrid qualified for the tournament by winning the

FIFA Club World Cup

Group stage

Notse

References

External links

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