The 1948–49 season was Real Madrid Club de Fútbol's 46th season in existence and the club's 17th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football.
Summary During summer Bernabeu reinforced the team with several players including young star midfielder Pablo Olmedo, midfielder Miguel Muñoz and top goalscorer Pahiño came from Celta Vigo, and midfielder Jesus Narro was bought from Real Murcia. In the league the squad reached the first spot after ten matchdays, but then collapsed to ultimately finish in the 3rd spot. New arrival forward Pahiño played in a superb form scoring 21 goals. In June, the club advanced to the 1948–49 Copa del Generalísimo round of 16 where they were defeated by Atletico de Bilbao in a playoff game after two draws.
Squad
Transfers In Pos. Name from Type MF Pablo Olmedo Garmendia MF Miguel Muñoz Celta Vigo FW Jesus Narro Real Murcia FW Pahiño Celta Vigo GK Adauto DF Mariscal Español MF Marcet CD Castellón MF John Fox Watson Fulham FC DF Soto GK García Martin CD Málaga Out Pos. Name To Type FW Pruden MF Huete Racing Santander GK Calleja MF Alsúa Gimnastica de Tarragona
Competitions La Liga
Position by round
League table
Matches
Copa del Generalísimo
Round of 16
Statistics Squad statistics competition points total GD 1948–49 La Liga 34 26 15 4 7 67 42 +25 1949 Copa del Generalísimo – 3 0 2 1 4 6 −2 Total 42 36 6 10 113 55 +58
Players statistics
References