The Septuple: Real Madrid’s Quest for Unprecedented Glory
nexnews – Real Madrid is on the brink of making football history by pursuing an unprecedented septuple—winning seven major titles in a single season. Following their UEFA Super Cup victory against Atalanta in August 2024, Los Blancos have set their sights on six additional trophies: La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Club President Florentino Pérez emphasized the club’s forward-looking mentality after the Champions League triumph at Wembley, stating, “This is the beginning of our journey towards the sixteenth title. A new challenge is already underway, and this is characteristic of a team and club that doesn’t dwell on past successes but looks to the future.”
Manager Carlo Ancelotti is acutely aware of the challenges posed by a packed schedule, which could see the team playing up to 75 matches if they reach all possible finals. To mitigate player fatigue, Ancelotti has implemented individualized rest plans, especially for international players with limited downtime. He noted, “Players need rest; we are considering individual breaks. A player might not play for a week and rest with his family, particularly international players who have little rest.”
Despite these measures, the team has already faced 27 injuries this season. Nevertheless, they secured their first trophy in August and are poised to compete for the second in the upcoming FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca. The most formidable challenge looms between June and July with the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 top clubs in the United States. Should Real Madrid clinch the preceding six titles, a victory in this tournament would culminate in an unparalleled septuple.
Historically, only Bayern Munich (2020) and Barcelona (2009) have achieved a sextuple. Real Madrid’s ambition to surpass this by securing seven titles would set a new benchmark in football excellence, underscoring the club’s relentless pursuit of glory and its commitment to etching its name in the annals of the sport.
