The mistake made by Real Madrid this summer

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Real Madrid has finished the summer transfer market having made a planning mistake by not incorporating an organizing midfielder. A key error in Real Madrid's transfer planning.

The management led by Florentino Pérez completed the team's overhaul with six signings for defense and attack, but left the playmaking position in the midfield unprotected, ignoring the tactical needs expressed by coach José Mourinho for the start of the 2026/27 season.

Missed opportunities by Florentino Pérez and José Mourinho's requests

Real Madrid's inaction in acquiring a playmaker midfielder occurred in a market where several high-profile players switched clubs. FC Barcelona sealed the arrival of Rodri for €60 million, while Manchester City spent €145 million on Enzo Fernández, a similar amount to the significant investment made by the Madrid institution on winger Yan Diomande, who started the season on the bench.

The priorities indicated by José Mourinho to take charge of the ball distribution also did not materialize at Valdebebas. Mateus Fernandes ended up signing with Tottenham, and Bruno Guimarães was transferred to Arsenal, leaving the Portuguese coach without the two playmakers he had requested from the board before the end of the transfer window.

Tactical consequences in Real Madrid's midfield

Despite the arrivals of Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espías, and Bernardo Silva raising the overall level of rotation after the departures of Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, and David Alaba, the absence of a top-notch playmaker exposes Real Madrid's structure. The squad lacks a specialist capable of ensuring the first pass under pressure and setting the pace in high-demand matches.

The error in midfield construction limits the team's competitive ceiling in ball possession battles against top rivals in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Florentino Pérez chose not to intervene in that position, passing the responsibility to the coaching staff to address that deficiency with the current players.

Real Madrid's tactical analysts will evaluate midfield alternatives at Ciudad Real Madrid over the next 14 days. Coach José Mourinho will need to come up with a new midfield strategy to address the lack of a natural playmaker before facing the Champions League group stage debut.

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