2017–18 Real Madrid CF season
The 2017–18 season was Real Madrid Club de Fútbol's 114th season in existence and the club's 87th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. It covered a period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
Overview
Pre-season
and Dani Ceballos joined Madrid on 5 and 14 July 2017.Pepe went to Beşiktaş after his contract was up after the last season. James Rodríguez and Fábio Coentrão were loaned to Bayern Munich and Sporting CP respectively.
Mariano Díaz was transferred to Lyon. On 21 July, Álvaro Morata moved to Chelsea. Two days later, Danilo left Madrid and joined Manchester City.
August
On 8 August 2017, Madrid won the 2017 UEFA Super Cup, beating Manchester United 2–1 with goals from Casemiro and Isco. On 13 August 2017, Madrid won the first leg of the 2017 Supercopa de España, defeating Barcelona 3–1 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Marco Asensio and an own goal. Three days later, on 16 August 2017, Madrid won the title, after a 2–0 win with goals from Asensio and Karim Benzema. Goals from Gareth Bale, Casemiro and Toni Kroos gave Madrid a 3–0 winning start in the League campaign at Deportivo La Coruña on 20 August 2017. On 24 August 2017, the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League group stage draw was held and Madrid was drawn in Group H, along with Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur and APOEL. On 27 August 2017, two goals from Asensio were not enough as Madrid drew Valencia 2–2.September
The new month started with a 1–1 draw to Levante after Lucas Vázquez scored the equalizer for Madrid.Marcelo signed a new contract on 13 September, which keeps him at the club until summer 2022. The same day, Madrid kicked off the new Champions League season with a 3–0 victory over APOEL, with a brace from Ronaldo and a goal from Sergio Ramos. A day later, Isco renewed his contract until 2022. The contract from Dani Carvajal was extended to 2022 on 17 September 2017. Later that day, Madrid got a 3–1 victory at Real Sociedad after goals from Borja Mayoral, Bale and an own goal. Because of the first goal, Madrid scored in their 73rd consecutive match, equalling the record set by Santos FC in 1963. The contract of Benzema was extended until 2021 on 20 September 2017. On the same day, Madrid lost to Real Betis 0–1, which also ended their goalscoring streak. Marcos Llorente's contract was extended until 2021 on 23 September 2017. A brace from Ceballos secured Madrid a 2–1 win over Alavés on the same day. Madrid came away with a 3–1 away victory against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, with a brace from Ronaldo and another goal from Bale. A day later, Raphaël Varane's contract was extended until 2022. On 28 September 2017, Asensio's contract was extended until 2023.
October
A brace from Isco helped Madrid to defeat Espanyol 2–0 on the first day of the month. On 14 October 2017, a late winner from Ronaldo secured three points after a 2–1 win at Getafe after Benzema gave Madrid the lead. Three days later, against Tottenham Hotspur, a goal from Ronaldo was not enough as the game ended in a 1–1 draw. Goals from Asensio, Marcelo and an own goal gave Madrid a 3–0 win over Eibar on 22 October 2017. On 26 October 2017, two converted penalties by Asensio and Vázquez saw Madrid kick off the Copa del Rey season with a 2–0 away win in the first leg against Fuenlabrada. A goal from Isco was not enough as Madrid lost to Girona, which ended their 13-game winning streak away from home.November
On the first day of the new month, Madrid lost 1–3 against Tottenham in the Champions Legaue, to concede their second consecutive loss. A late goal from Ronaldo was not enough. The next league match, on 5 November 2017, was won 3–0 against Las Palmas with goals from Casemiro, Asensio and Isco.On 18 November 2017, the Madrid Derby ended in a goalless draw. Madrid booked their place in the Champions League knockout stage after a 6–0 away victory over APOEL, with a braces from Benzema and Ronaldo plus goals from Luka Modrić and Nacho on 21 November 2017. Four days later, Málaga CF was defeated after goals from Benzema, Casemiro and Ronaldo, 3–2. The return leg of the Copa del rey tie against Fuenlabrada, on 28 November 2017, ended in a 2–2 draw with both goals coming from Mayoral. The aggregate score was 4–2 in favour of Madrid who advanced to the next round.
December
On the second day of the month, Madrid travelled to Athletic Bilbao and came away with a 0–0 draw. The last group stage match saw Madrid taking on Borussia Dortmund. Goals from Mayoral, Ronaldo and Vázquez gave Real a 3–2 victory and Ronaldo a record, by scoring in every group stage match. Three days later, Madrid won 5–0 against Sevilla, with all goals scored in the first half with a brace from Ronaldo and goals from Nacho, Kroos and Achraf Hakimi. The semifinal in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup against Al Jazira was won 2–1 by goals from Ronaldo and Bale. The tournament was won after a 1–0 final win over Grêmio, with the lone goal scored by Ronaldo. Back in Spain, El Clásico ended in a 0–3 defeat on 23 December 2017.January
The new year started just four days in, with a Copa del Rey round of 16 first leg against Numancia. The game ended in a 3–0 win after goals from Bale, Isco and Mayoral. On 7 January 2018, the match against Celta Vigo ended in a 2–2 draw, with a brace from Bale. Three days later, a brace from Vázquez in the 2–2 draw in the return leg of the Copa del rey against Numnacia was enough for Madrid to advance to the quarterfinals, thanks to a 5–2 aggregate win. On 13 January 2018, Madrid lost 0–1 against Villarreal. A goal from Asensio gave Madrid a 1–0 advantage after the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Leganés on 18 January 2018. Four days later, braces from Nacho, Bale and Ronaldo plus a goal from Modrić, secured Madrid a 7–1 victory over Deportivo La Coruña. Madrid was eliminated from the Copa del Rey on 24 January 2018, after they lost the second leg 1–2 against Leganés, despite a goal from Benzema. Leganés advanced through the away goals rule came into work, after the aggregate score was 2–2. The next weekend, on 27 January 2018, Madrid went on to win 4–1 at Valencia after a brace from Ronaldo and goals from Marcelo and Kroos.February
On 3 February 2018, Madrid travelled to Levante and came away with a 2–2 draw, despite being in front twice after goals from Ramos and Isco. A hat-trick from Ronaldo and goals from Vázquez and Kroos gave Madrid a 5–2 victory against Real Sociedad, a week later. The first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Paris Saint-Germain on 14 February 2018 was won 3–1 after a brace from Ronaldo and a goal from Marcelo. Four days later, two goals from Asensio and goals from Ramos, Ronaldo and Benzema secured Madrid a 5–3 win over Real Betis. Against Leganés, on 21 February 2018, Madrid won 3–1 after goals from Vázquez, Casemiro and Ramos. Just three days later, a brace from Ronaldo and goals from Bale and Benzema secured Real a 4–0 win over Alavés. The away game at Espanyol was lost 0–1 on 27 February 2018.March
On 3 March 2018, Ronaldo scored a brace and another goal from Bale helped Madrid to get a 3–1 win over Getafe. Three days later, the return leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain was won 2–1 after goals from Ronaldo and Casemiro. That result gave Madrid a 5–2 advantage over two legs. Another four days later, a brace from Ronaldo secured Real all three points in a 2–1 away win at Eibar. On 18 March 2018, Madrid defeated Girona 6–3 at home with four goals from Ronaldo and singles from Vázquez and Bale. On the last day of March, a brace from Bale and a goal from Benzema helped Real to record a fifth consecutive victory with a 3–0 win at Las Palmas.April
On 3 April 2018, in the Champions League quarterfinal against Juventus, Ronaldo scored twice and Marcelo added another goal to give Madrid a 3–0 first leg victory. Five days later, a goal from Ronaldo was not enough as Madrid drew Atlético 1–1. On 11 April 2018, an injury time penalty was given to Real Madrid and was subsequently converted by Ronaldo to secure Madrid a spot in the semifinals of the Champions League; the 1–3 loss was enough as Real won 4–3 on aggregate against Juventus. Four days later, goals from Isco and Casemiro secured a 2–1 win over Málaga. A late Ronaldo equalizer, got Madrid a 1–1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on 18 April 2018. A week later, against Bayern Munich in the semifinals of the Champions League, Madrid got a 2–1 away win after goals from Marcelo and Asensio. On 28 April 2018, the game against Leganés was won 2–1 with goals from Bale and Mayoral.May
A brace from Benzema against Bayern Munich, helped Madrid to reach the final after the second leg ended in a 2–2 draw on 1 May 2018, which secured a 4–3 aggregate victory. The El Clásico, five days later, ended in a 2–2 draw with goals from Ronaldo and Bale. On 9 May 2018, Madrid lost 2–3 to Sevilla with goals from Mayoral and Ramos. Three days later, Madrid won 6–0 against Celta Vigo, where Bale scored a brace and Isco, Hakimi, Kroos and an own goal chipped in the other goals. The last game of the league season ended in 2–2 against Villarreal with goals from Bale and Ronaldo on 19 May 2018. Two goals from Bale and another one from Benzema helped Madrid to win their third consecutive Champions League title, after winning 3–1 against Liverpool.Players
Transfers
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Total Spending: €40.5MOut
Total Income: €141MNet Income: €100.5M