2016 Champions League Final vs Atletico Madrid
A historic quadruple-winning season for Real Madrid
The 2016–17 season was Real Madrid Club de Fútbol's 113th season in existence and the club's 86th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. It covered a period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
Quick Facts
- Date
- May 28, 2016
- Venue
- San Siro, Milan
- Result
- 1-1 (5-3 Penalties)
- Competition
- UEFA Champions League Final
- Manager
- Zinedine Zidane
Lore & Background
The 2016–17 season was one of the most successful campaigns in the history of Real Madrid. The club attained four titles, including a La Liga and Champions League double, a feat only achieved twice before by Real (in 1956–57 and 1957–58).
Reader's Guide
This season was the first since 2008–09 without Álvaro Arbeloa who had departed to join English club West Ham United F.C. Arbeloa announced that he will not extend his contract for another campaign thus bidding farewell with Los Merengues during the conclusion of the previous season.
Did You Know?
- On 15 June 2016, Denis Cheryshev was sold to Villarreal.
- On 21 June 2016, Álvaro Morata re-joined the club under a buy back clause from Juventus for a €30M fee.
- On 8 August 2016, Jesé moved to Paris Saint-Germain.
- On 9 August 2016, Real won the UEFA Super Cup, producing a 3–2 comeback victory against Sevilla after extra time.
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