1952–53 Real Madrid CF season

During Summer Juan Antonio Ipiña took the job as new coach.[1] The squad reached a decent third place on League table three points below Champions FC Barcelona.[2] Striker Pahiño chose to not renew his contract and left the club towards Deportivo La Coruña on 1 August 1953.[3] under pressure President Santiago Bernabeu reached and agreement with Joseíto and the forward chose to remain another season.[4]

During June, the squad reached 1953 Copa del Generalísimo semifinals being defeated after two matches by Atletico Bilbao with a global score of 3–4.

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

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  ESP Cosme — FW  ESP Arsuaga — DF  FRA Hon — DF  ESP Lesmes II — GK  ESP Adauto — MF  ESP Sobrado — FW  ESP Cabrera — FW  ESP Juan Cedrés Cabrera — FW  ESP Espina