2005 Real Madrid Away – David Beckham #23 Small

The 2005/06 season was a turbulent yet significant campaign for Real Madrid, marking the final full season of the second Galácticos era — a team filled with superstars like David Beckham, Zidane, Ronaldo, and Roberto Carlos.

• La Liga:

  • Real Madrid finished 2nd, behind a dominant Barcelona led by Ronaldinho and Eto’o.

  • The team showed flashes of brilliance but struggled with inconsistency and defensive instability.

  • Ended the season with 70 points, scoring 70 goals and conceding 45.

• UEFA Champions League:

  • Eliminated in the Round of 16 by Arsenal (0–1 on aggregate), featuring Thierry Henry’s famous solo goal at the Bernabéu.

• Copa del Rey:

  • Knocked out in the semifinals by Real Zaragoza (6–3 aggregate), despite Beckham’s strong performances.

• Key Storyline:

  • Vanderlei Luxemburgo began the season as manager but was dismissed midseason after poor results.

  • Juan Ramón López Caro took over temporarily.

  • The season ended emotionally, as Zinedine Zidane retired and Beckham emerged as one of Madrid’s most consistent performers.

• Kit:
  The 2005/06 Real Madrid away jersey, by Adidas, featured a sleek black design with silver Adidas stripes, complemented by the Siemens Mobile sponsor. Minimalist and modern, it embodied the club’s elite identity and remains one of Beckham’s most iconic kits at Madrid.

2. Player’s Impact – David Beckham (2005/06)

David Beckham delivered one of his best seasons at Real Madrid, proving his worth as both a global icon and a relentless, world-class right midfielder.

• Appearances: 47 matches in all competitions.

• Statistics: 5 goals and 13 assists, leading La Liga in assists that season.

• Key Moments:

  • Beckham’s pinpoint crosses and set pieces remained Madrid’s most dangerous weapon.

  • Assisted goals for Ronaldo, Raúl, and Robinho throughout the season with trademark accuracy.

  • Scored a stunning free-kick vs. Real Sociedad and a long-range effort vs. Deportivo.

• Role: Played primarily as a right midfielder in Madrid’s 4-2-3-1 setup, delivering width and creativity from the flank.

• Legacy:

  • Beckham’s work rate, professionalism, and precise crossing made him one of Madrid’s standout performers amid internal chaos.

  • The 2005/06 campaign was arguably his peak in Spain, showing that he was more than a marketing star — he was Madrid’s most consistent and creative outlet.

3. Full Squad List – Real Madrid 2005/06

Managers: Vanderlei Luxemburgo → Juan Ramón López Caro

Goalkeepers:

• Iker Casillas

• Diego López

Defenders:

• Roberto Carlos

• Sergio Ramos

• Iván Helguera

• Jonathan Woodgate

• Michel Salgado

• Francisco Pavón

• Raúl Bravo

• Álvaro Mejía

Midfielders:

• David Beckham

• Zinedine Zidane

• Guti

• Thomas Gravesen

• Pablo García

• Júlio Baptista

• Rubén De la Red

Forwards:

• Ronaldo Nazário

• Raúl González (Captain)

• Robinho

• Antonio Cassano

• Javier Portillo