2012 Real Madrid Away – Cristiano Ronaldo #7 Medium

The 2011/12 season was a record-shattering campaign for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, marking the peak of the José Mourinho era and the absolute prime of Cristiano Ronaldo.

• La Liga:

  • Champions, finishing 1st with 100 points — the first Spanish team ever to reach that milestone.

  • Scored an astonishing 121 goals, setting a new all-time record.

  • Finished 9 points ahead of Barcelona, ending Pep Guardiola’s domestic dominance.

• Copa del Rey:

  • Eliminated in the quarterfinals by Barcelona (4–3 on aggregate), though they delivered a thrilling 2–2 draw at Camp Nou in the second leg.

• UEFA Champions League:

  • Reached the semifinals, facing Bayern Munich.

  • After a 3–3 aggregate draw, Madrid were eliminated on penalties, despite Ronaldo scoring twice in the home leg.

• Spanish Super Cup:

  • Narrowly lost to Barcelona (5–4 on aggregate).

• Key Storyline:

  • Mourinho’s side played devastating counter-attacking football, blending discipline and speed.

  • The rivalry between Madrid and Barcelona reached its fiercest point, with Ronaldo’s “Calma” goal celebration at Camp Nou becoming legendary.

• Kit:
  The 2011/12 Real Madrid home jersey, by Adidas, featured a classic all-white design with subtle gold trim — symbolizing both purity and royalty. Minimalist yet elegant, this shirt became synonymous with the 100-point championship team and one of the most dominant seasons in Real Madrid history.

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

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered one of the most extraordinary individual seasons in world football — a blend of athletic dominance, consistency, and decisive brilliance.

• Appearances: 55 in all competitions.

• Statistics: 60 goals and 15 assists.

  • La Liga: 46 goals (second only to Messi’s 50).

  • Champions League: 10 goals.

  • Copa del Rey: 3 goals.

• Key Moments:

  • Scored the winning goal in the 2–1 victory at Camp Nou, sealing the league title in one of the most symbolic El Clásico performances ever.

  • Netted seven hat-tricks across the season, including against Sevilla, Málaga, and Atlético Madrid.

  • Scored twice against Bayern Munich in the UCL semifinal at the Bernabéu.

• Role: Played as an inverted left forward in Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1, combining explosive power, precision finishing, and relentless pressing.

• Legacy:

  • The 2011/12 campaign was arguably Ronaldo’s most complete season — ruthless in attack, relentless in fitness, and pivotal in Madrid’s record-breaking title win.

  • His 60-goal haul remains one of the most prolific in club history and the defining image of his prime.

3. Full Squad List – Real Madrid 2011/12

Manager: José Mourinho

Goalkeepers:

• Iker Casillas (Captain)

• Antonio Adán

• Tomás Mejías

Defenders:

• Sergio Ramos

• Pepe

• Raphaël Varane

• Ricardo Carvalho

• Marcelo

• Fábio Coentrão

• Álvaro Arbeloa

• Raúl Albiol

Midfielders:

• Xabi Alonso

• Sami Khedira

• Mesut Özil

• Kaká

• Lassana Diarra

• Esteban Granero

• José Callejón

Forwards:

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Karim Benzema

• Gonzalo Higuaín

• Ángel Di María