Opinion: Real Madrid Are Too Deep To Rely On The Same Players Over And Over Again

Kiyan Sobhani argues that Real Madrid possesses substantial squad depth that is not being adequately utilized. The club has repeatedly prioritized starting forwards Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe regardless of their tactical fit or form. Despite significant squad investments and managerial adjustments under Xabi Alonso, the team has struggled to effectively integrate its wider talent pool across competitions.

Over consecutive transfer windows, Real Madrid added players including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Franco Mastantuono, Dean Huijsen, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella, and Ibrahima Konate. Sobhani notes that midfield additions like Silva have barely featured, while young talents like Nico Paz were previously moved aside despite their potential contributions.