This season is 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.
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Summary
Pre-season
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]
August
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 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]
September
Madrid opened the month with a 2–0 home win against Real Betis on 1 September, as Mbappé got on the scoresheet twice.[13] On 13 September, Andriy Lunin signed a new deal until 2030.[14] The next day, Madrid returned from the international break, winning 2–0 at Real Sociedad, with Vinícius and Mbappé both scoring from the penalty spot.[15] On 17 September, Madrid played their first match in the new Champions League league phase format to begin their European defending champions campaign, as Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger and Endrick scored in a 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart.[16] Four days later, goals from Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinícius and Mbappé helped Madrid to take a 4–1 home comeback win against Espanyol.[17] On 24 September, Madrid beat Alavés 3–2 at home with the help of goals from Vázquez, Mbappé and Rodrygo.[18] Five days later, Real played against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium, as the first Madrid derby of the season ended in a 1–1 draw, with Éder Militão scoring the only goal for his team.[19]
October
On 2 October, Madrid began the month with their first defeat of the season, a 1–0 Champions League loss to Lille that also ended team's 36-match unbeaten run.[20]
Updated to match(es) played on 30 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)[35] 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: 2 October 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.[42]
