1939–40 Madrid FC season

After three seasons with no league football due to the Spanish Civil War,[1] the Board appointed Paco Bru from Girona FC as head coach.[2] Madrid finished fourth in the league, with Athletic Aviación winning the title.[3] Striker Sabino Barinaga played just two matches due to an injury.[4] Still, offensively the team played in superb fashion, with Manuel Alday scoring 17 league goals.[5] However, the defensive line was one of the worst in the championship, sinking Madrid's chances for a title.

Meanwhile, in the Copa del Generalísimo the squad reached the final, where they were defeated by Español after extra time.[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 Esquiva — DF  ESP Jacinto Quincoces — DF  ESP Mardones — MF  ESP Ipiña — MF  ESP Leoncito — MF  ESP Simón Lecue — MF  MEX Sauto — FW  ESP Manuel Alday — FW  ESP Emilio — FW  ESP Luis Marín — FW  CUB Chus Alonso

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  ESP Espinosa — MF  ESP Villita — MF  ESP Triana — FW  ESP Lopez Herranz — FW  ESP Méndez Vigo — GK  ESP Galcerá — FW  ESP Masagué — DF  ESP Tamayo — FW  ESP Cholo Dindurra — MF  ESP Bonet — FW  ESP Sabino Barinaga