Real Madrid is planning thoughtful changes in the summer of 2026, as officials and the coaching staff agree on the necessity of making some adjustments, deliberately avoiding the term "revolution of changes" which does not align with the reality of modern football, especially within major clubs.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," the center-back and midfielder positions are the ones causing the most concern for the Madrid management at this stage.

At the start of the year, it has become necessary for all clubs to set future plans by analyzing, identifying needs, and seeking suitable reinforcements. Often, results are the decisive factor in accelerating some decisions. Real Madrid is no exception to this rule, but recent defeats will not prompt its management to make urgent changes in the coming weeks.

The defeat against Benfica has sounded the alarm once again, after it had relatively subsided following the departure of Xabi Alonso and the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa. Despite the growing public demands for various types of signings, the Royal Club does not intend to change its current strategy.

However, analytical reports within Valdebebas acknowledge that the team needs fresh blood; players who have the ability to think with the ball and feet capable of adjusting the pace of play to meet the demands of modern football, something that Real Madrid has relatively lacked over the past season and a half.

In recent days, there has been a flood of offers presented to the club, yet Real Madrid continues to steer clear of the winter transfer market. The sports management is aware that some players are nearing the end of their journey with the team, particularly in the defensive line.

In midfield, it seems difficult to break the policy the club has adopted in recent years, which is based on not signing players over the age of 20 unless they arrive on a free transfer.

Despite the consensus within the club that Vitinha is one of the players capable of making a difference, his presence at Paris Saint-Germain complicates the deal, making the player's and his entourage's actions a decisive factor. Nevertheless, sources confirm that the search for solutions in this position has already begun.

In terms of young talents, several notable names stand out, but one in particular is receiving special attention: Kees Smit, the midfielder for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar.

As for the coach's file, it will remain linked to Álvaro Arbeloa's performance and results, as the club believes there is still time to make the right decision. This indirectly suggests that the haste that occurred last April when signing Xabi Alonso will not be repeated. So far, Real Madrid has not opened any channels of communication with other coaches, waiting to see what the next phase will bring.