2015–16 Real Madrid CF season

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The 2015–16 season was the 112th season of the football club Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It was the club's 85th consecutive season in the top tier of Spanish football, and ran from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Under new manager Rafael Benítez, Real Madrid remained undefeated in the Spanish league (La Liga) until a 3–2 loss to Sevilla on matchday 11. During the tenure of Benítez, Real achieved lopsided wins both in La Liga and the Champions League, which included final scores of 6–0 vs Espanyol, 8–0 vs Malmö and 10–2 vs Rayo Vallecano. In the Copa del Rey round of 32, Real fielded an ineligible player, resulting in the team's controversial disqualification from the tournament. Benítez was relieved of his duties mid-season, following allegations of unpopularity with supporters, displeasure from players and a failure to get good results against top teams. Benítez's departure was announced along with the promotion of Zinedine Zidane to his first head coaching role. Under Zidane, Real won the...

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