Sad statistics. Real Madrid says goodbye to its captain for the fifth year in a row

Real Madrid's recent captains have left the club every year
Football news 22 may 2025, 14:29
Kenley Ward Dailysports's expert
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Today, legendary Luka Modrić announced his departure from Real Madrid, continuing a deeply troubling trend for the club.

Details: This marks the fifth consecutive year that Real Madrid has bid farewell to its team captain at the end of the season.

  • 2021: Sergio Ramos
  • 2022: Marcelo
  • 2023: Karim Benzema
  • 2024: Nacho Fernández
  • 2025: Luka Modrić

Next season, Dani Carvajal will wear the captain's armband for Real Madrid, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2026.

Reminder: Today it was revealed when Real Madrid will present Xabi Alonso as the club's new head coach.

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