The 2025–26 season will be Real Madrid Club de Fútbol's 122nd season in existence and the club's 95th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. In addition to the domestic league, Real Madrid will be participating in this season's editions of the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de España and the UEFA Champions League.
This season will be the first since 2011–12 without Luka Modrić, who will depart as a free agent.
Summary.
Pre-season.
On 17 May 2025, during the 2024–25 season, Madrid announced the signing of Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, 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 Luka Modrić after 13 years in the club, who left as Real's most decorated player, having won 28 trophies. On 23 May, Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti 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 Xabi Alonso as their new manager for the next three seasons, starting from 1 June. On 30 May, Madrid and Liverpool announced an agreement for the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the Englishman joining the club on 1 June on a six-year deal. On the same day, the club announced the departure of Jesús Vallejo 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.
Competitions.
La Liga.
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 2026 Supercopa de España.
UEFA Champions League.
League phase.
The league phase draw will be held on 28 August 2025.