Under Vicente del Bosque, Real Madrid finished 2nd in La Liga, narrowly missing out on the title to Real Sociedad. The squad featured stars like Raúl, Fernando Hierro, Roberto Carlos, Fernando Redondo, and Steve McManaman, blending experienced internationals with emerging talent. Madrid displayed attacking flair and tactical organization, scoring freely in key matches but dropping points inconsistently. In the Copa del Rey, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals, while in the Champions League, Madrid reached the quarter-finals but fell to Bayern Munich. The season reinforced Madrid’s domestic strength while highlighting the challenge of translating dominance into European glory.
