Judging by the performances so far this season, Real Madrid has basically met expectations. At the beginning of the season, Real Madrid's prospects for the season were not promising due to their average results in transfer signings, but under the leadership of the experienced Ancelotti, their performances have risen all the way, and they have played very well in the league and Champions League at one point in the middle of the season. However, as the season progresses, Real Madrid's shortcomings in the age structure of the squad begin to show, and the team seems to lack staying power. Although they still have a clear advantage in the league and it is difficult for other teams to pose enough threat to them, in the Champions League they are likely to stop in the round of sixteen.
From the overall performance of the team, physical problems should be the main problems facing the team. In the forward line, Benzema's decisive descent is directly related to the fatigue period he entered the state. The 34-year-old centre-forward has been unable to score goals in four consecutive games in all competitions, in stark contrast to his excellent form at the beginning of the season. Compared to the main players in the forward line, Benzema is only a veteran, and in the midfield position, Real Madrid's three starters are already in the category of veterans. The 36-year-old Modric was no longer able to support the intense confrontation of the whole game; the athleticism of Tony Kroos, whose running ability was already average, was further reduced, and the coverage area on the field was quite limited. Such a midfield configuration is decent against weak teams, but when faced with strong opponents, they have little ability to fight back.
Ancelotti's rotation of the team has not been in place. Even with very good players like Valverde and Camaringa on the bench, Ancelotti seems to be stingy enough to give them enough opportunities. However, after being criticized by the outside world, Ancelotti seems to have finally made a change. He began to give Valverde and Rodrigo more playing time, and even Ceballos and Marcelo, who were on the edge, were able to play. This is a very positive change for Real Madrid, with plenty of rotation allowing veterans in the main squad to get enough time to recover and allow them to play a role in key games in the sprint phase of the season. However, in the use of players such as Hazard and Bale, Ancelotti should be more active. After all, these former superstar-level players, even if they only have 70% or 80% of the competitive status, they have enough experience to bring great help to the team.
However, in terms of players in the team, at the end of the season, some players are likely to leave the team for different reasons. Ceballos has only made three substitute appearances in the league this season, playing just 31 minutes in total and averaging just 6.23 points per game. Such a performance made his prospects for the team very bleak. On the transfer market, his value has fallen to 18 million euros. From the perspective of technical characteristics, Ceballos's ability at both ends of the attack and defense is relatively balanced, and there is no obvious weakness. However, Ceballos's characteristics determine that he needs a lot of ball power, which is almost impossible to achieve in a team like Real Madrid. In addition, it is reported that if Ancelotti continues to stay in the team's manager position next season, then Ceballos's departure will basically become a foregone conclusion. Asensio has performed well this season, scoring goals that have reached a new real Madrid career high, but there is still no agreement on the renewal of the contract with the team, and the disagreement on personal treatment is an important reason. Sources suggest that some players in other leagues are willing to match Asensio's salary requirements, which could prompt him to opt out. It is reported that Real Madrid's expectation for his transfer fee has reached 50 million euros.
There is still a lot of uncertainty about the future of Ceballos and Asensio, and the future of another player, Isco, is already set. According to Western media, Real Madrid has officially informed the midfielder that the team will not offer him a renewal offer, which means that Isco is determined to leave the team after the season. This season, Isco has made 11 appearances in the league, but has made eight substitution appearances, averaging 6.6 points per game. Judging from the specific performance, Isco still maintains a fairly good competitive state and still has the ability to play the main role in most teams.
In terms of reinforcements, with less and less time left in the season, Florentino has also significantly accelerated the pace of player transfer operations. According to the Daily Sport, Haaland has made it clear that he will leave the team at the end of the season, and Real Madrid have officially communicated with the 150 million euro centre-forward and offered a formal offer. Despite competition from many rivals, Florentino believes that in terms of brand influence, they have an appeal that other teams cannot match, and he is confident enough to complete this big transfer. (The picture comes from the Internet, if there is infringement, please contact to delete)