Real Madrid's squad under the microscope: Who stays and who goes?
Following recent disappointments in the Supercopa and Copa del Rey, Radio MARCA's 'El Futbolín' debates which players deserve to remain at the Bernabéu next season.
Recent setbacks have put Real Madrid’s squad firmly in the spotlight, with serious questions being asked about who deserves to continue at the European champions next season.
Squad assessment heats up
After the sacking of Xabi Alonso and disappointing results in both the Supercopa final and that shocking Copa del Rey elimination against Albacete, the focus has shifted to the attitude and performance of Los Blancos’ current crop.
Radio MARCA’s ‘El Futbolín’ program hosted a proper heated debate about which players should stay put and which ones might be heading for the exit door. The coming weeks promise to be absolutely jam-packed with transfer speculation around the Bernabéu.
Potential departures
According to the discussion, several players have been earmarked as potential departures:
- Lunin
- Alaba
- Ceballos
- Fran García
- Vinicius Jr.
Vini’s inclusion on this list is particularly eye-catching, given his importance to the squad. The Brazilian has been Madrid’s talisman on many occasions, but perhaps the brass see a chance to cash in on their star man.
Market opportunities
Interestingly, the program also highlighted several current squad members who could be viewed as “market opportunities” - essentially players who might attract significant transfer fees that could be reinvested:
- Tchouameni
- Asencio
- Camavinga
- Bellingham
- Rodrygo
The inclusion of Bellingham in this category will raise a few eyebrows, given how quickly he’s established himself as a key figure since arriving from Dortmund. Similarly, seeing both Tchouameni and Camavinga listed suggests Madrid might consider restructuring their midfield entirely.
It’s worth noting that these discussions come at a time when Madrid’s form has taken a bit of a nosedive. Nothing focuses minds in the Spanish capital like a couple of poor results on the trot.
The club’s decision-makers will need to weigh up carefully which players truly represent the future of Real Madrid, and which ones might be surplus to requirements as they look to build their next great team.