The 2002–03 season was

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's 72nd season in

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. This article lists all matches that the club played in the 2002–03 season, and also shows statistics of the club's players. This season marked the return of their purple away kits, and a new shirt sponsor, Siemens Mobile. Real Madrid returned to domestic league glory under

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after a 3–1 victory against

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in the last game of the season, but the club surprisingly sacked del Bosque shortly after winning the La Liga title after he had not been offered a new contract. He was replaced by a surprise candidate

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. Madrid were also on course to retain their Champions League title (as well as winning ''La Decima'') before being eliminated by

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in the semi-finals. In the domestic cup, the club was eliminated by eventual champions

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with a 1–5 aggregate loss.

Squad

Transfers

Winter

Centennial kit

The club wore a special kit through the 2002 year.

Pre-season and friendlies

Competitions

La Liga

League table

Results by round

Matches

Copa del Rey

UEFA Champions League

First group stage

Second group stage

Knockout phase

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

UEFA Super Cup

Intercontinental Cup

Statistics

Player statistics

Goalscorers

References

External links

Realmadrid.com
Official Site
Real Madrid (Spain) profileuefa.com - UEFA Champions League

Web Oficial de la Liga de Fútbol Profesional
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Spanish football championship–winning seasons 2002 in the Community of Madrid 2003 in the Community of Madrid