Real Madrid’s defeat against Arsenal has blown everything up. The English team exposed a problem that the Whites have been dragging along all season. They were confident that they could turn the situation around, but that has not happened, and when the key moment of the season arrived, the team collapsed. The makeup of the squad and the poor performance of the players have put several players in the firing line, and they could leave the club next season.
Lucas Vázquez to leave Real Madrid
Lucas Vázquez will no longer be a Real Madrid player when the season ends. His contract expires on June 30, but it could be extended for a few days if the team is still alive in the Club World Cup. Carvajal‘s injury has allowed him to start at right back, but his performance has been far from what was expected. In recent games, he has even looked nervous and made more mistakes than usual. The recovery of Carvajal and the arrival of Alexander-Arnold leave him with no options for next season.
Modric is not in the plans
Luka Modric‘s contract expires this season and Real Madrid currently want him out of the team. He will turn 40 in September and they consider that his time at Real Madrid is more than over. The player wants to play one more year to reach the 2026 World Cup with Croatia and would take another pay cut. Real Madrid could change their mind at the last minute, as he is a club legend, but right now, the decision is that he will not continue next season.
Camavinga on the tightrope
The French footballer has suffered a slump in form this season. Injuries may have played a part, but he has been part of the team for some time now and does not seem to be finding consistency, quite the contrary. He alternates between good performances and disastrous ones, with the latter being the majority. Real Madrid are looking for a destination for him, but they would have to receive a good offer from abroad for it to be accepted.
Alaba clings to his contract
Real Madrid wants to get rid of David Alaba. After his serious injury at an advanced age, they are convinced that he will never be the player he was. In addition, he is among the highest-paid players on the squad. However, he wants to continue, is holding on to his contract and wants to stay for at least one more year in the elite so that, like Modric, he can reach the World Cup with the demands that come with being on the white team. His departure would be key to freeing up salary space.
Rodrygo, a necessary sacrifice
Rodrygo Goes is one of Real Madrid’s big unknowns. No one doubts his quality and commitment, but the club believes there are too many players in the squad with a very similar role, such as himself, Vinicius, and Mbappé. The Frenchman’s continuity is beyond doubt, not so much that of Vinicius, but his departure would only happen with a stratospheric offer, and then the player would have to agree to leave. The option of Rodrygo leaving the team is more feasible, and he has no shortage of offers. It would be a difficult decision, but understandable and acceptable for the club.
Real Madrid needs to change many things for next season regardless of how this season ends. There is clear evidence that the team needs to sign a center back, two fullbacks, a quality midfielder who can play the ball, and a pure No. 9. To do this, it needs to offload some players from the squad, some of whom are not so important, but some heavyweights may also have to go if the club wants to build a more competitive team for next season. Salary space needs to be freed up to bring in new, quality players. Let’s not forget that Real Madrid’s main objective is the Champions League, as if it were easy to win.