1943–44 Real Madrid CF season

A new Executive Board arrived on 11 September 1943, and the club appointed Santiago Bernabéu as its new president.[1] The squad finished seventh in the league, 12 points below champions Valencia.[2] in the first season of Ramon Encinas as head coach. On 16 July 1944, the club played the only match in its history against UD Melilla (until 2018).[3] After 11 years in the club, midfielder Sauto announced his retirement.[4] In the Copa del Generalísimo, the squad was eliminated in the round of 16 by underdogs Granada CF after being shockingly defeated 0–2 in Madrid.[5]

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 José Bañón — DF  ESP Pepe Corona — DF  ESP Querejeta — MF  ESP Ipiña — MF  ESP Félix Huete — MF  ESP Antonio Alsúa — MF  MEX Sauto — FW  ESP Sabino Barinaga — FW  ESP Pruden — FW  CUB Chus Alonso — FW  ESP Botella

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  ESP Marzá — FW  ESP Pedrin — MF  ESP Tamargo — MF  ESP Elías Paramio Alvarez — FW  ESP Cuca — GK  ESP Martín — MF  ESP Moleiro — MF  ESP Rafael Alsúa — DF  ESP Arzanegui — DF  ESP Medrano — DF  ESP Cantero — FW  ESP Manuel Alday — MF  ESP Tormo — FW  ESP Chuchi — DF  ESP Ochoa — FW  ESP Gil