The 2010-11 campaign, marking the arrival of manager José Mourinho, delivered a triumphant return to silverware for Real Madrid as Los Blancos clinched the Copa del Rey, ending their 18-year drought for the trophy. The season was defined by a fierce rivalry with Barcelona, finishing second in La Liga despite scoring a massive 102 goals. Leading the charge was Cristiano Ronaldo, whose spectacular 40 league goals set a new Spanish record and won him the European Golden Shoe. The defining moment came in the Copa del Rey Final, where Ronaldo's bullet header in extra time secured the emotional victory over their rivals. This high-scoring, combative season, powered by the midfield genius of Xabi Alonso and Mesut Özil, marked a crucial, era-defining step in Real Madrid's long-awaited domestic and European resurgence.