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Real Madrid has announced the return of Brahim Díaz, who spent the last three seasons on loan at AC Milan. The Spanish playmaker helped AC Milan win the Serie A title and reach the Champions League semi-finals this season. Brahim will be presented on Tuesday and is expected to replace Marco Asensio next season, potentially getting quality minutes as a starter in some Liga games.
Real Madrid faces a summer rebuild after the unexpected departure of Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio. The club is in search of a new principal striker and manager, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane among the top transfer targets. Madrid must act with brilliance and intelligence to avoid repeating the mistakes made after Zinedine Zidane's departure in 2018.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed surprise at Karim Benzema's decision to leave the club, but respected the striker's choice. Ancelotti also spoke about the departures of Marco Asensio and other forwards, stating that the club will look for new players to replace them. He also praised the professionalism of departing players Hazard and Mariano. Ancelotti declined to comment on rumors linking Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid's plan B players, including Nacho Fernandez, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Ceballos, and Marco Asensio, led the team to victory over Getafe, with Madrid offering new contracts to Nacho and Asensio. Eden Hazard, Madrid's record signing, played 62 minutes in the game and expressed his desire to stay until 2024, despite playing just 331 minutes this season. Carlo Ancelotti's management style has helped him win six different trophies since returning to Madrid in 2021, and he has a strong bench to rely on for future games.
Real Madrid defeated Getafe 1-0 in a heavily rotated line-up, with Ferland Mendy returning to the starting XI and Marco Asensio playing as a false nine. Vinícius was a box office draw for the Bernabéu crowd, and there are concerns over Camavinga's injury. The starters are mostly well-rested ahead of the Manchester City second leg.
Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-0 in the 2023 La Liga match. Eder Militao and Marco Asensio scored for Real Madrid. Eduardo Camavinga was the best player on the pitch with an incredible individual performance. Thibaut Courtois kept another clean sheet and earned it with a big stop on Aspas late in the second half. Benzema's form has fallen off in the last few games.
Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-0 in a league match with goals from Marco Asensio and Éder Militão. Asensio's goal before half time and Militão's early second-half goal secured the win for Madrid. Eduardo Camavinga played as a left-back and Nacho Fernandez as a right-back, while Aurélien Tchouaméni was at the base of midfield.
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Fede Valverde responded well to recent off-field controversy, while Dani Carvajal put in a strong performance after being rested. Marco Asensio's goal highlighted his value as a squad player, and Real Madrid should prioritize renewing his contract. The second leg will reveal whether Real Madrid should have capitalized more on Ben Chilwell's red card and whether Carvajal's performance was due to rest.