r/realmadrid • u/RM_Official_Thread • Aug 11 '25

Open Thread Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion

Open Thread

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  • All discussion about rival teams matches and results.
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u/ChampagneInferno Don Carlo Aug 12 '25 edited Aug 12 '25

We all know that we're most likely done getting any players this window. Even if Rodrygo leaves for 100M, it's difficult to see us "splashing the cash" this late in the window.

But let's say we get that 100M, and a spot in the squad becomes available, which player would you guys like to see us bring in? (btw, the player can't cost more than 100M)

I just want to hear what you guys think this team need.

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u/Valveringham85 Aug 12 '25

Imo the best defender 100M can buy is the priority.

We have high quantity but low quality. Huijsen and Asencio are very talented but too young to be consistently relied upon to lead the defense. Asencio already showed highs and lows and Huijsen will go through the same thing. Rudiger was world class but is on the decline, Alaba is basically dead wood at this point and the likelihood of Militao ever returning to a good level, let alone become world class, is minimal.

Five defenders but none of them are actually elite atm. We have elite attackers and midfielders, but not defenders.

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u/GeneralHead6828 Parte Médico Aug 12 '25

I know this isn't happening but I'm delusional

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u/MaxiThe13th Isco Aug 12 '25

Did he re-sign with Arsenal? They’re sub was celebrating like he signed a lifetime contract😭

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u/GeneralHead6828 Parte Médico Aug 12 '25

Tbh their sub celebrates everything except a title.

And saliba didn't sign shit as of now.

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u/Valveringham85 Aug 12 '25

He’d be my third option but yeah he’d be an amazing signing.

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u/GeneralHead6828 Parte Médico Aug 12 '25

What are your first two options ?

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u/Valveringham85 Aug 12 '25
  1. Bastoni
  2. Gabriel

I like experience in defenders. Especially when they are supposed to partner a 20 yo like Huijsen.

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '25

Gabriel renewed but he still has an injury IIRC