1951–52 Real Madrid CF season

During Summer President Santiago Bernabeu closed the arrivals of Zarraga[1] forwards Joseíto[2] reinforcing the offensive line and Uruguayan head coach Hector Scarone.[3] On 30 March 1952 the team played a friendly match against Colombian side Millonarios marked the debut of Argentine striker Alfredo Di Stefano in front of Madrid fans and President Santiago Bernabeu started negotiations for his transfer to the club.[4] The squad reached a decent third place five points below Champions CF Barcelona.

During June, the squad reached 1952 Copa del Generalísimo semifinals being defeated after two matches by Valencia CF with a global score of 2–3. Pahiño clinched the first spot on top scorers of La Liga with 28 goals.

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 Juan Alonso — DF  ESP Alonso — DF  ESP Navarro — DF  ESP Oliva — MF  ESP Miguel Muñoz — MF  ARG Roque Olsen — MF  ESP Luis Molowny — DF  ESP Zárraga — FW  ESP Pahiño — FW  ESP Miguel Cabrera — FW  ESP Joseíto

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  ESP Adauto — MF  ESP Montalvo — FW  ESP Arsuaga — MF  ESP Narro — DF  FRA Hon — DF  ESP Guillermo Pont — DF  ESP Clemente — MF  ESP Sobrado — FW  ESP Gausí — DF  ESP González