Real madrid didn't make much signings as Barcelona this season, Ancelotti did mention that he was satisfied with the players he had already and with few additions he was ready to kick start the season, those statements he made turned out to be right and proves he knows what he is doing. The current players in the team have shown satisfactory performances this season. Barcelona also have shown improvement this season afteraki g several signings this summer and before. As the season grows old we will see how well both teams have improved and who is the favourite to win the trophy.