The End of the Golden Generation at Real Madrid

Real Madrid is nearing the closure of an exceptional historical chapter in its journey, as the expected departure of Dani Carvajal after the end of this summer signifies the official end of the golden generation that created one of the greatest eras in the club's history.

With Carvajal's departure, there will be no players left from the historic group that led Real Madrid to dominate European football and win domestic and continental titles over the past decade.

In recent years, the stars of that generation have gradually departed, starting with Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018, followed by the departures of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane in the summer of 2021.

In 2022, Real Madrid bid farewell to a new group of its icons with the departure of Marcelo, Casemiro, Isco, and Gareth Bale. Then, in 2023, Karim Benzema's departure continued the club's loss of its historical pillars.

The end of the era continued with the departure of Toni Kroos and Nacho Fernandez in 2024, followed by Luka Modric leaving in 2025, before Carvajal became the last name to leave this generation in the summer of 2026.

This mass departure marks the end of an extraordinary era that etched its name in football history, as that generation succeeded in creating one of the most dominant and brilliant periods in the history of the Royal Club, thanks to a long series of championships and unforgettable European nights.