It was manager Frank Rijkaard's third season in charge of the club, a season in which he managed to successfully retain the La Liga title, as well as winning the UEFA Champions League and Spanish Super Cup.

The squad was largely unchanged from the previous season, with only two players – Santiago Ezquerro and Mark van Bommel – joining the club.

[2] Ronaldinho and Eto'o were selected in the 2005–06 FIFPro XI at the end of the season.

[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Shenzhen Janlibao 0–9 Barcelona 05-08-2005 Ramón de Carranza Trophy (semi-final).