Real Madrid’s 2024-25 season review 📝 | OneFootball

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The 2024-25 season has come to an end for Real Madrid, what's the verdict?

The big story of the season ⚠️

The arrival and integration of Kylian Mbappé, without a doubt. After a transfer saga that lasted several years, the French world champion landed in the Spanish capital from PSG. His adaptation was initially mixed with goals in La Liga, but also absences in big games like the October Clasico, or the clashes against Milan and Liverpool in the Champions League.

And then, there was a turning point! Author of a sensational match against Manchester City, the French striker rediscovered his genius. He finishes the season with 43 goals. No one has ever done better in their first season at Real. Enough to win the Golden Shoe 2024-25!

The balance in Spain 🇪🇸

A season without a title is always a failure for Real Madrid. Second in La Liga and runner-up in the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa, the Madrid institution never managed to compete with a much stronger Barça.

In the four Clasicos played, the Merengues suffered major setbacks, conceding at least four goals each time. Unprecedented!

The defense was often the weak point for the Merengues. In La Liga, 38 goals were conceded, and Ancelotti's men only rank 5th among the league's defenses. Too light to claim the title.

The balance in Europe 🇪🇺

A bit like in La Liga, a Real that doesn't make it to the Champions League semifinals is a Real that has failed.

After a contrasting group stage where the partners of Vinicius lost three times, including against Lille, the defending champion got back on track.

We won't forget the crazy match against City in the round of 16 with two victories. The derby against Atlético also showed the collective strength that this team could muster.

We also saw its limitations against Arsenal, where no miracle happened with two clear defeats (2-1, 3-0) in the quarterfinals.

They delivered 🤩

Among the satisfactions of Real's season, we can mention Kylian Mbappé, the top scorer, but also Vinicius, the top assist provider. If the duo didn't always work, this season of fine-tuning still brought some nice certainties for next year.

Among the satisfactions, we can also mention Bellingham, who confirmed his status as an indispensable player, but also Federico Valverde, versatile, reliable, and decisive.

They raised questions 🤔

Recurring injuries also weighed heavily on Real this season. Eder Militao, injured in the ligaments, hasn't played since November. In defense, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy also missed several weeks of competition. There were also more inconsistent profiles like Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo.

Summer 2025 ☀️

The major works have already begun with the official arrivals of Dean Huijsen and Xabi Alonso, pending Trent Alexander-Arnold. We can imagine that the Merengue club will seek to strengthen its defense and midfield. Among the rumored targets, we're talking about Alvaro Carreras and Florian Wirtz. To be continued!

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