There's no doubting the potentials of Xavi Hernandez's Barcelona and how outstanding they can be against against their opponents in not just domestic matches but also in European scene.
But I think Real Madrid will be careful and calculative than they were last season. Madrid would definitely work on those factors that made them to lose the Spanish La Liga title to Barcelona last season and the fact they have added more few quality players in the squad gives them an edge over the La Liga rivals
The men of Xavi Hernandez are well-prepared for the upcoming season's challenges. I expect nothing less than their dominant performances from the previous season, although this time, the blaugrana are coming for everything, although I can say the same about Los Blancos. Real Madrid consistently goes for the most important championships since they have more experience in elite competitions than their opponents. Carlo Ancelotti is not relenting in his efforts to address the critical issues that led to the club's failure to win memorable trophies last season, but with the prior signings the club has made, they're ready for business.
From what I've seen, Real Madrid haven't shown much preparation with the players they've brought in, apart from Jude Bellingham who I think is the best buy of the season. As for the other players who came in, it seems to be the usual. It's not like the Real Madrid I knew in previous seasons when they brought in a lot of star players to the squad. But for now they are focusing on young players which is their long-term program. They're just keeping some of their current senior players.
Yes, it looks like they've changed course from bringing in star players to focusing on young players.