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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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. This season is the first since 2011–12 without

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, who departed to Italian club

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, as well as the first since 2014–15 without youth graduate Lucas Vázquez, who departed as a free agent.

Summary

Pre-season

On 17 May 2025, during the 2024–25 season, Madrid announced the signing of Dean Huijsen from

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, 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

after 13 years in the club, who left as Real's most decorated player, having won 28 trophies. On 23 May, Madrid and

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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

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as their new manager for the next three seasons, starting from 1 June. On 30 May, Madrid and

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announced an agreement for the transfer of

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, with the Englishman joining the club on 1 June on a six-year deal. On the same day, the club announced the departure of

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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

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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.

Kits

Players

Transfers

In

Out

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 will enter the tournament in the round of 32, as they qualified for the

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Supercopa de España

UEFA Champions League

League phase

The league phase draw will be held on 28 August 2025.

Statistics

Squad statistics

References

External links

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