1940–41 Real Madrid CF season

The club changed its president on 27 November 1940 with the arrival of Antonio Santos.[1] Also, on 1 January 1941 the club changed its name from Madrid Football Club to Real Madrid Club de Futbol. In spite of the transfers in of Alday[2] and Chus Alonso, the team collapsed to the 6th spot during the final rounds under the management of Paco Bru [3] nine points below Champions Atletico Aviación.[4]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  ESP Esquiva — DF  ESP Jacinto Quincoces — DF  ESP Olivares — MF  ESP Ipiña — MF  ESP Leoncito — MF  ESP Simón Lecue — MF  MEX Sauto — FW  ESP Manuel Alday — FW  ESP Emilio — FW  ESP Sabino Barinaga — FW  CUB Chus Alonso

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  ESP Espinosa — FW  ESP Marin — DF  ESP Mardones — FW  ESP Sanz — FW  ESP Prat — MF  ESP Sierra — FW  ESP Bracero — MF  ESP Triana — DF  ESP Suarez — FW  ESP Cholo Dindurra