Real Madrid have already had a busy offseason with the acquisition of two superstars, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo. Madrid had a disappointing season in which they could never catch Barcelona in La Liga and were dominated by Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. The team has large profits each season and if one team was going to spend money in the transfer market, it would be Real Madrid. While most expected Cristiano Ronaldo to sign with Real Madrid, the signing of Kaka was less predictable. The question now remains if Real Madrid are the favorites in La Liga or be able to give a challenge for the Champions League trophy. Let’s take a closer look at the moves and how it could affect the upcoming season.
Real Madrid should be better with Kaka and Ronaldo
There’s no doubt that adding these two superstars that Real Madrid should be a better team that this previous season. Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the best player in the world and is still in the prime of his career and Kaka is only 27 with several years left. Real Madrid has a talented roster but adding these explosive players should lift the club to be competitive with Barcelona in La Liga. With Kaka and Ronaldo, Real Madrid’s attack can rival that of Barca’s Eto’o, Messi, and Henry. Last season, Madrid seemed to lack a dynamic midfielder and the addition of two will solve those issues.
Barcelona is still the team to beat in La Liga
While Real Madrid have significantly improved their roster, Barcelona is still the team to be in La Liga in the 2009/10 season. Until Madrid can prove it is able to compete with Barcelona and these two players are healthy for most of the season, the favorites have to be Barcelona. Barca has proven they are the best team in Spain and unless they lose Messi have a good chance to win La Liga. Real Madrid have tried to buy several superstars before only to have it backfire so it’s not clear if Ronaldo and Kaka will mean instant success.
The possibilities are endless
Real Madrid could win La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League next season or they could not win any trophies. The possibilities are endless for Real Madrid now that they have two superstars and could still add a few more players during the summer transfer window. La Liga is a less physical league then the Premiership and Cristiano Ronaldo could be set for a record breaking season if he’s healthy and in good form. Kaka has proven his ability in Serie A and should thrive in La Liga which has a similar style of play. If this team doesn’t win at least one trophy next season it will likely be considered a disappointment, but if everything goes right then they could be winning La Liga and in the semifinals or better of the Champions League.
They have two possible problems
1. Gelling as a team (superstars don’t make a team)
2. Focus on defence .. they need defend well and buy players to fill the gaps
Ramos is a great young player but it seems canavaro’s best days are behind him. It will be interesting to see if they buy any defensive mind players in the middle as well such as the likes of mascarano from liverpool.
Yes, it is the team to beat. But, if C. Ronaldo continues with his self centered playing style, it would, rather, throw away the game, instead of, giving the team a deserved win.