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With Madrid it always appear that they do make plans both for the short and long term because they believe they need such a squad in other for them to be sure about winning trophies in long term but with some others, the case has usually been different that they just want results for a particular season. It's going to be rare for Madrid to really have challenges withthe thei games in the new season because they have got a whole lot of strength that's unmatched with that of others who would want to compete.
I think the management of Real Madrid has always been on top of their game when it comes to the investment aspect of the team especially in terms of investing in the future of the team's future and the players abilities of aging in the next 10 years. Real Madrid has one of the best team in the world when it comes to the team's performance, age ratio of the players, the strength of the players and the teams chances of winning trophies in the next 5 years.
The Real Madrid team has got young players that will stay in the team for more than 5 seasons without advancing up to 32 years and being very vibrant to compete in all competitions the team has equipped the team in a way that they can defeat anu team they play against don't be surprised if they end up winning the Champions League competition next season with the arrival of Mbappe.
Perez determines Madrid success in achieving success every season, especially regarding his success in building Los Blancos main squad. Madrid management has learned from a number of failures, where not all of their investments succeeded in meeting expectations, such as the recruitment of Hazard from Chelsea. Madrid has also succeeded in maintaining the transition of players well, which is the main factor in their always succeeding in becoming the favorite team in every competition they participate in every season.
Stable financial strength means Madrid is free to build the squad depth they want, with a quality manager like Ancelotti, and the recruitment of players like Mbappe, it is clear they have the potential to repeat the success like last season. Even before the season starts, we can all easily predict and compare the strength that Madrid has with other contestants such as in La Liga and the Champions League next season. So I don't think anyone will be surprised if Madrid manages to defend the trophy.