This season will be the first since 2013–14 without Toni Kroos, who announced his retirement in May 2024,[1] as well as first since 2009–10 without Nacho, who departed as a free agent to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.
On 15 December 2022, during the 2022–23 season, Madrid announced an agreement with Palmeiras for Endrick to join the club in July 2024, when he turns 18 years old.[2] On 3 June 2024, Madrid confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, penning a five-year deal with the French superstar.[3] On 25 June, Madrid announced the departure of the club captain Nacho 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.[4] On 28 June, Madrid announced the transfer of Joselu to Qatari side Al-Gharafa, exercising their option to acquire the rights of the player from Espanyol one day earlier.[5] On 17 July, Luka Modrić signed a one-year extension, staying at the club until 2025.[6] The next day, Lucas Vázquez extended his contract until 2025.[7] On 19 July, Madrid confirmed that Endrick would sign a six-year deal.[8]
On 14 August, Madrid's season started with a 2–0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup for their sixth European Super Cup title, as a tap-in from Federico Valverde was followed up by Mbappé's debut goal for the club. In doing so, Real became the most successful club in the competition's history, breaking a three-way tie of five victories each along with Barcelona and Milan.[9] Four days later, Madrid started their league title-defence campaign at Mallorca, as the gamed ended 1–1, with Rodrygo scoring the only goal for his team.[10] On 25 August, strikes from Valverde and Brahim Díaz, as well as the debut goal from Endrick, helped Madrid to take a crushing 3–0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu.[11] Four days later, Madrid was held to a 1–1 away draw against Las Palmas, as Vinícius Júnior converted his penalty to rescue one point for Los Blancos.[12]
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September 2024. Source: LaLiga EA Sports Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Fair-play points (Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played)[27] Notes:
^The 2024–25 Copa del Rey winners will also qualify for the Europa League league stage (or the sixth-placed team if the Copa del Rey winners finish in the top five).
Last updated: 1 September 2024 Source: FBREF Ordered by , and = Number of bookings; = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card. 1 Includes 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, 2025 Supercopa de España, 2024 UEFA Super Cup and 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
^Brest will play their home matches at the Stade de Roudourou in Guingamp, instead of their regular stadium, the Stade Francis-Le Blé, in Brest, which does not meet UEFA requirements.[33]
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Luka Modrić
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