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Four Real Madrid Questions That Need To Be Answered

These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. This is an abridged, article version…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 8:16 PM
Four Real Madrid Questions That Need To Be Answered
Key Things to Know
  • Kiyan Sobhani outlines four key questions facing Real Madrid after the opening eight games of the season.
  • Sobhani argues Florentino Perez must grant the manager full operational control and eliminate star player politics.
  • The writer suggests Jose Mourinho should consider benching underperforming stars like Vinicius Jr and reassess his formation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for Managing Madrid, Kiyan Sobhani outlines four major questions facing Real Madrid following the team's opening eight games of the season. The author directs these concerns to club president Florentino Perez, manager Jose Mourinho, young player Yan Diomande, and the squad's central defenders.

Sobhani argues that Perez must grant the coach full tactical control and end player-led hierarchy. The writer also urges Mourinho to hold underperforming stars like Vinicius Jr accountable, consider shifting away from the 4-2-3-1 formation, and manage defensive injuries to key center-backs effectively.

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