The 2020–21 Real Madrid season was the club's 117th in existence, played entirely at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium while the Santiago Bernabéu underwent renovation, with the team competing in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de España, and the UEFA Champions League. Despite a strong campaign, they finished a close second in La Liga and reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2018, yet ultimately went trophyless for the first time since 2009–10. Key highlights included a memorable 3–1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou in October (with goals from Valverde, Ramos, and Modrić) and Karim Benzema's consistent scoring, including a brace against Borussia Mönchengladbach that secured top spot in their Champions League group. However, the season also featured notable setbacks, such as a 1–4 loss to Valencia in November and defeats to Cádiz and Shakhtar Donetsk, though they rebounded with a 2–0 derby win over Atlético Madrid in December. The squad saw significant changes, as James Rodriguez departed to Everton and Gareth Bale was loaned to Tottenham Hotspur, marking the first seasons without them since 2013–14 and 2012–13, respectively. Overall, the season was defined by strong individual performances but a lack of silverware, ending a decade-long trophy streak.