1944–45 Real Madrid CF season

The club finished second in the league, just one point below champions CF Barcelona[1] under management of Ramon Encinas.[2] The team remained in contention for the title until match day 21, when archrivals Barcelona defeated Madrid 5–0 and shattered its chances to reclaim the championship.[3] The squad reached the Copa del Generalísimo round of 16 after defeating SD Ceuta,[4] but was eliminated in a playoff (tiebreaker) match by Sevilla.[5] Barinaga scored and Pruden added two goals.

On 27 October 1944, the club started the construction of the new stadium at Chamartín.[6]

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 Félix Huete — MF  ESP Ipiña — MF  ESP Rafa — MF  ESP Moleiro — MF  ESP Antonio Alsúa — FW  ESP Sabino Barinaga — FW  ESP Vidal — FW  CUB Chus Alonso

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  ESP Martin — MF  ESP Francisco Muñoz Martin — FW  ESP Elices — DF  ESP Clemente Fernández — FW  ESP Pruden — FW  ESP José María Castivia — MF  ESP Berridi — MF  ESP Elzo — MF  ESP Elías Paramio Alvarez — FW  ESP Porro — FW  ESP Cuca — FW  ESP Camilo Roig — FW  ESP Pedrin — FW  MEX Jose Luis Borbolla