The biggest source of problems for Real Madrid last year was the lack of defenders. This year we see that they have transferred quality defenders. They have added both the young talent of Spain, Huijsen, and the Englishman TAA to their team. Now their defensive zone is stronger next year. Also, injured players will recover and join the team. What I am really curious about is how they will play in the FIFA Club World Cup. Because this could be a small summary of next year.
Madrid have problem with defend last season but several top defender signed should be better for Madrid at Champion League match for next season, after success signing Trend Arnold and Huijsen now Madrid have many option for defend position with usually put the holding midfielder as central defender position. Madrid have prepare team early for FIFA Club World Cup match and new tactician Xabi Alonso have many time for preparing teams get better performance for next season exactly at Champion League match.
In this season after new format adopting, Madrid failed reach the directly qualifying round to knock out round and have face playoff round how possibility for this season easily finish at top 8th standings position or Madrid must get playoff round?