2019–20 Real Madrid CF season


The 2019–20 Real Madrid Club de Fútbol season is the club's 116th season in existence and the club's 89th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. It covers a period from 1 July 2019 to August 2020.

Summary

Pre-season

On 4 June, Luka Jović signed from Eintracht Frankfurt on a contract until 2025. Three days later Eden Hazard was acquired from Chelsea, while Ferland Mendy was bought from Lyon on a six-year contract on 12 June. On 20 June, Marcos Llorente was sold to Atlético Madrid, and Mateo Kovačić joined Chelsea on 1 July.

August

The first game of the season, on 17 August 2019, saw a 3–1 victory for Madrid at Celta Vigo. The goals came by Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Lucas Vázquez. A week later, the game against Valladolid ended in a 1–1 draw after Benzema gave Real the lead.

September

On the first day of the month, Gareth Bale secured one point for Real in a 2–2 draw, after he equalized the game twice at Villarreal. A day later, Keylor Navas left Madrid to join Paris Saint-Germain. On 14 September, a brace from Benzema and a goal from Casemiro gave Madrid a 3–0 lead, before Levante was able to cut it to 3–2, which was the final result. In the new Champions League season, Madrid started with a 0–3 loss at Paris on 18 September. Another goal from Benzema lifter Madrid to a 1–0 win at Sevilla on 22 September. Three days later, goals from Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo secured a 2–0 home win over Osasuna, putting Madrid at the top of the table. The Madrid derby on 28 September ended in a goalless draw.

October

On the first day of the month, Madrid took on Club Brugge in the Champions League. The game ended in a 2–2 draw, after Sergio Ramos and Casemiro brought Madrid back from a 0–2 deficit. Four days later, Madrid defeated Granada CF 4–2 with goals from Benzema, Hazard, Luka Modrić and James Rodríguez. On 19 October, the away game at Mallorca was lost 0–1. The Champions League match at Galatasaray was won 1–0 after a goal from Kroos. On 30 October, the match against CD Leganés was won 5–0 with goals from Rodrygo, Kroos, Sergio Ramos, Benzema and Jović.

November

On 2 November, the game against Real Betis ended in a 0–0 draw. The game against Galatasaray in the Champions League was won 6–0 after a hat-rick from Rodrygo, a brace from Benzema and a goal from Ramos. Three days later, the away game at SD Eibar was won 4–0 with a brace from Benzema and goals from Ramos and Valverde. After the international break, Madrid recorded a 3–1 victory over Real Sociedad on 23 November. After falling behind early, goals from Benzema, Valverde and Modrić secured the three points. Three days later, the Champions league match against Paris, ended in a 2–2 draw with a brace from Benzema. Madrid advanced to the knockout stage. On the last day of the month, goals from Ramos and Dani Carvajal got Madrid a 2–1 win at Deportivo Alavés.

December

The game against RCD Espanyol on 7 December, ended in a 2–0 win after Raphaël Varane and Benzema scored. Four days later, the last Champions League group stage game at Brugge was won with a 3–1 score. Rodrygo, Vinícius and Modrić scored the goals. A late goal from Benzema saved Madrid one point in a 1–1 draw at Valencia CF on 15 December. The first El Clásico against FC Barcelona on 18 December, ended in a 0–0 draw. Another goalless draw came four days later, in the last game of the year, against Athletic Bilbao.

January

The new year started with a 3–0 victory against Getafe CF on 4 January. The goals were scored by Varane and Modrić plus an own goal. Four days later, in the semi-final at the 2019–20 Supercopa de España, Valencia was defeated 3–1 after goals from Kroos, Isco and Modrić. On 12 January, the Supercopa was won 4–1 after penalties against Atlético Madrid, the match itself ended in a 0–0 draw. This marked the eleventh time when Madrid won the trophy. A brace from Casemiro secured three points for Madrid in a 2–1 victory over Sevilla. Reinier Jesus Carvalho joined Madrid on 20 January 2020. Two days later, in the round of 32 of the 2019–20 Copa del Rey, Madrid defeated Unionistas de Salamanca CF 3–1 with goals from Bale, Brahim Díaz and an own goal to advance to the next round. In the last league game for this month, Madrid beat Valladolid 1–0 at the José Zorrilla Stadium to go top of the table and establish a three-point lead over Barcelona. The only goal was scored by Nacho. On 29 January, Madrid defeated Zaragoza with 4–0 to proceed to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. The goals were scored by Varane, Vázquez, Vinícius and Benzema.

February

The first day of the new month brought another Madrid derby against Atlético Madrid. Benzema scored the lone goal of the game to give Real a 1–0 win. Five days later, the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Sociedad was lost 3–4, with the goals scored by Marcelo, Rodrygo and Nacho. With that loss, Real was eliminated from the competition. The game against Osasuna on 9 February was won 4–1. Isco, Ramos, Vázquez and Jović scored the goals after Madrid fell behind early. A week later, the game against Celta Vigo ended in a 2–2 draw, despite Kroos and Ramos giving Madrid a 2–1 lead. On 22 February, the match against Levante was lost 0–1 due to a late goal. The first leg of the Champions Legaue round of 16 against Manchester City was lost 1–2. Isco scored the lone goal for Madrid.

March

On the first day of the month, Madrid defeated Barcelona 2–0 after goals from Vinícius and Mariano to regain the lead position of the table. A week later, the away game at Betis was lost 1–2. Benzema scored the lone goal for Madrid. On 12 March, after a player from the basketball team of Real Madrid was tested positive for COVID-19, all players of the first team were forced into quarantine. This forced the postponements of several matches. On 23 March, the league was suspended indefinitely.

May

After a two-and a half month break, it was announced on 31 May that the league will be resumed on 11 June.

June

In their first game back after the break on 14 June, Eibar was defeated 3–1 with goals from Kroos, Ramos and Marcelo. Four days later, the game against Valencia ended in a 3–0 victory, with a brace from Benzema and a goal from Asensio. On 21 June, Madrid was able to defeat Real Sociedad by a 2–1 margin, getting back to the top of the table. The goals were scored from Ramos and Benzema. Another three days later, Mallorca was defeated 2–0 with goals from Vinicius and Ramos. A goal from Casemiro, secured another three points for Real, as they defeated Espanyol 1–0 on 28 June.

July

On 2 July, Getafe was defeated 1–0 per a Ramos penalty, which gave Madrid a four-point cushion at the top of the table. The exact same scenario secured Real another victory three days later, against Bilbao. On 10 July, Alavés was defeated 2–0, after Benzema and Asensio scored. Two early goals from Mendy and Benzema, secured Madrid their ninth win in a row, with a 2–1 victory at Granada. After that games, Real has a four-point lead in the table, with two matches to go. After a narrow 2–1 victory over Villareal on 16 July, thanks to a brace from Benzema, Madrid won their 34th league title.

Players

Transfers

In

Total Spending: €337.5M

Out

Total Income: €132.1M
Net Income: €175.4M

Pre-season and friendlies

Madrid competed at the 2019 International Champions Cup and the 2019 Audi Cup.

Competitions

Overview

La Liga

League table

Results summary

Result round by round

Matches

The La Liga schedule was announced on 4 July 2019.

Copa del Rey

Madrid joined the tournament in the round of 32.

Supercopa de España

The draw was held on 11 November 2019.

UEFA Champions League

Madrid joined the competition in the group stage.

Group stage

Knockout phase

Round of 16

Statistics

Squad statistics

Clean sheets

Disciplinary record