In the 2020–21 season, under the leadership of President Florentino Pérez and head coach Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid showcased their prowess by finishing 2nd in La Liga and reaching the semi-finals in both the UEFA Champions League and the Supercopa de España. Karim Benzema's prolific scoring, with 30 goals across all competitions, propelled the team's successes, despite a Round of 32 exit in the Copa del Rey.