[1] The squad reached a decent third place on League table three points below Champions FC Barcelona.

[2] Striker Pahiño chose to not renew his contract and left the club towards Deportivo La Coruña on 1 August 1953.

[3] under pressure President Santiago Bernabéu reached and agreement with Joseíto and the forward chose to remain another season.

[4] In June, the squad reached 1953 Copa del Generalísimo semi-finals being defeated after two matches by Atletico Bilbao with a 3–4 aggregate score.

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