2016 Real Madrid Third – Cristiano Ronaldo #7 Large

The 2016/17 season was a historic and trophy-laden campaign for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, as they became the first club ever to win back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles in the modern era and also reclaimed La Liga glory.

• La Liga:

  • Real Madrid finished 1st with 93 points, ending a five-year domestic title drought.

  • Scored 106 goals — the league’s best attack — under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane in his first full season as manager.

• UEFA Champions League:

  • Crowned Champions of Europe, defeating Juventus 4–1 in the final in Cardiff.

  • Ronaldo scored twice in the final and finished the competition’s top scorer for the fifth consecutive season.

  • Notable knockout wins included triumphs over Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid.

• Other Competitions:

  • UEFA Super Cup: Defeated Sevilla 3–2 after extra time.

  • FIFA Club World Cup: Champions after beating Kashima Antlers 4–2, with Ronaldo netting a hat-trick.

• Key Storyline:

  • The season cemented Zidane’s winning formula — intelligent rotation, tactical flexibility, and elite mentality.

  • Ronaldo’s transformation into a central striker optimized his longevity and goal-scoring efficiency.

• Kit: The 2016/17 Real Madrid third jersey, by Adidas, featured a black base with purple accents, including a monochrome crest and sleeve stripes. It was inspired by street football culture and designed by fans via the Adidas Creator Studio — a sleek and modern symbol of the club’s dominance across all competitions.

2. Player’s Impact – Cristiano Ronaldo (2016/17)

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered one of the most defining seasons of his legendary career, balancing efficiency with decisive brilliance on the biggest stages.

• Appearances: 46 in all competitions.

• Statistics: 42 goals and 12 assists.

• Key Moments:

  • Scored 10 goals in the Champions League knockout rounds, including hat-tricks against Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid.

  • Scored twice in the Champions League Final vs. Juventus.

  • Hit key goals in the La Liga title run-in, including braces against Sevilla and Celta Vigo.

• Role: Transitioned fully into a central forward under Zidane’s system, conserving energy for decisive attacking moments while maintaining unmatched efficiency.

• Legacy: Ronaldo’s 2016/17 campaign reaffirmed his status as the greatest big-game player in world football. He won the Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best Player awards, completing another year of individual and team dominance.

3. Full Squad List – Real Madrid 2016/17

Manager: Zinedine Zidane

Goalkeepers:

• Keylor Navas

• Kiko Casilla

• Rubén Yáñez

Defenders:

• Sergio Ramos (Captain)

• Marcelo

• Dani Carvajal

• Pepe

• Raphaël Varane

• Nacho Fernández

• Danilo

• Fábio Coentrão

Midfielders:

• Luka Modrić

• Toni Kroos

• Casemiro

• Isco

• James Rodríguez

• Mateo Kovačić

• Marco Asensio

Forwards:

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Karim Benzema

• Gareth Bale

• Álvaro Morata

• Lucas Vázquez

• Mariano Díaz