On 8 August 2016, Jesé moved to Paris Saint-Germain. On 9 August 2016, Real won the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Sevilla 3–2 after extra time. On 21 August 2016, Madrid started the season with a 3–0 victory at Real Sociedad with a brace from Gareth Bale and a goal from Marco Asensio. On 27 August 2016, at their home debut of the season, Morata and Toni Kroos gave Madrid a narrow 2–1 victory against Celta de Vigo.