2011 Real Madrid Away – Cristiano Ronaldo #7 Medium

The 2011/12 season was a record-breaking and unforgettable campaign for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, as they captured the La Liga title in spectacular fashion under manager José Mourinho.

• La Liga:

  • Real Madrid finished 1st, winning the title with 100 points — the first team in Spanish history to reach the century mark.

  • Scored an astonishing 121 goals, also a record at the time.

  • Finished 9 points ahead of Barcelona, breaking their arch-rivals’ domestic dominance.

• Copa del Rey:

  • Eliminated in the quarterfinals by Barcelona (4–3 on aggregate).

• UEFA Champions League:

  • Reached the semifinals, where they faced Bayern Munich.

  • Lost on penalties after a 3–3 aggregate draw (2–1 win in Madrid, 2–1 loss in Munich).

• Spanish Super Cup:

  • Runners-up, losing narrowly to Barcelona over two legs (4–5 aggregate).

• Key Storyline:

  • This season represented the peak of Mourinho’s “Galácticos 2.0” — a physically dominant, tactically ruthless side powered by Ronaldo’s relentless goalscoring and leadership.

• Kit: The 2011/12 Real Madrid away jersey, made by Adidas, featured a dark navy base with lime-gold trim, creating one of the sleekest and most admired designs of the era. This kit is synonymous with Ronaldo’s blistering away performances during Madrid’s record-setting run.

2. Player’s Impact – Cristiano Ronaldo (2011/12)

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered one of the most extraordinary individual seasons in football history.

• Appearances: 55 in all competitions.

• Statistics: 60 goals and 15 assists, including 46 goals in La Liga.

• Key Moments:

  • Scored the winning goal in the 2–1 El Clásico victory at Camp Nou, effectively sealing the La Liga title.

  • Registered seven hat-tricks during the league campaign.

  • Netted in both legs of the Champions League semifinal vs. Bayern Munich.

  • Consistently produced match-winning performances away from home — his power, pace, and precision defining Real Madrid’s counterattacking style.

• Role: Played as an inverted left winger under Mourinho’s 4–2–3–1, combining devastating direct runs with clinical finishing.

• Legacy: This was Ronaldo at his athletic and technical peak — ruthless, driven, and unstoppable. His 60-goal season cemented his status as a Madrid legend and one of the game’s greatest ever goal scorers.

3. Full Squad List – Real Madrid 2011/12

Manager: José Mourinho

Goalkeepers:

• Iker Casillas (Captain)

• Antonio Adán

• Tomás Mejías

Defenders:

• Sergio Ramos

• Pepe

• Ricardo Carvalho

• Raphaël Varane

• Marcelo

• Fábio Coentrão

• Álvaro Arbeloa

• Raúl Albiol

Midfielders:

• Xabi Alonso

• Sami Khedira

• Mesut Özil

• Kaká

• Lassana Diarra

• Esteban Granero

• José Callejón (also played as winger)

Forwards:

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Karim Benzema

• Gonzalo Higuaín

• Ángel Di María