In the 1999–2000 season, Real Madrid saw a managerial change with John Toshack being sacked in November after a poor start, with Vicente del Bosque returning. Del Bosque’s leadership led to success, including a UEFA Champions League win. The club finished 5th in La Liga, marking the last time they ended outside the top four. Notable arrivals included Steve McManaman, Nicolas Anelka, and local talents like Míchel Salgado and Iván Helguera. Raúl was the club’s top scorer, with 29 goals across all competitions.
The 2000–01 season saw Real Madrid win their 28th La Liga title, part of a new era under President Florentino Pérez, focusing on signing top global talent. Luís Figo, a controversial signing from Barcelona, along with Claude Makélélé, helped the team achieve domestic success. The squad, dubbed the Galácticos, finished 1st in La Liga but was knocked out in the Champions League semi-finals by Bayern Munich. Raúl was the top scorer, netting 32 goals in all competitions.
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