The 2007–08 season was turbulent for Real Madrid under Bernd Schuster. In La Liga, they finished 1st, winning the title after a tight race with Barcelona, led by Raúl, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Gonzalo Higuaín. In the UEFA Champions League, Madrid were eliminated in the Round of 16 by AS Roma, and in the Copa del Rey, they exited in the Round of 16 as well. The season showcased strong domestic performance but European disappointments, emphasizing a squad with attacking talent yet occasional defensive fragility.
