The 1997–98 season was the
96th season in
Real Madrid CF
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's history and their 67th consecutive season in
La Liga
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.
Real Madrid failed to retain their La Liga title, but made up for the domestic disappointment by winning the
UEFA Champions League
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with a 1–0 victory over
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in the
Amsterdam final. The European Cup title was Real Madrid's 7th overall and first since
1966
Events January
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. This, however, was not enough to save the job of manager
Jupp Heynckes
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, who was sacked due to Madrid's low
league
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finish just eight days after the European triumph. In the
Copa del Rey
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, Real lost to
Alaves in the round of 16 on away goals.
Kit
Real Madrid's kits were manufactured by Spanish apparel manufacturer
Kelme and sponsored by Teka.
Squad
:''Squad at end of season''
Transfers
Winter
Reference:
Competitions
La Liga
League table
Results by round
Matches
Copa del Rey
Round of 16
Champions League
Group stage
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Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
Supercopa
Statistics
Players statistics
References
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Real Madrid CF seasons
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (), commonly referred to as Real Madrid, is a Spanish professional Football club (association football), football club based in Madrid. The club competes in La Liga, th ...
UEFA Champions League–winning seasons
1997 in the Community of Madrid
1998 in the Community of Madrid