Inside Ancelotti’s New Season Plan, Squad Updates, Transfers, Injuries & Tactical Overhaul

Real Madrid are entering a defining period in the club’s modern era as Carlo Ancelotti prepares the squad for another ambitious season. With Champions League expectations sky-high, fierce competition in LaLiga, and major stars returning from injury, the club is undergoing tactical adjustments, squad reshuffling, internal evaluations, and transfer strategy changes.

BallFlash.com takes an exclusive, detailed look into what is happening behind the scenes at the Santiago Bernabéu.

1️⃣ Ancelotti Set to Unveil a New Tactical System

Carlo Ancelotti has been testing a hybrid structure combining:

✔ 4-3-1-2 (Diamond)

✔ 4-3-3

✔ 4-4-2 Pressing Block

This new tactical system allows Real Madrid to use their strengths:

Bellingham as free-roam attacking No. 10

Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo as dual forwards

Valverde drifting to support counters

Tchouaméni anchoring midfield

Camavinga transitioning between LB/CM roles

The goal is clear:

MORE control, faster transitions, and greater attacking unpredictability.

Ancelotti believes this system can unlock the full potential of the squad while giving Real Madrid multiple ways to dominate top European games.

2️⃣ Injury Boost: Militao & Courtois Fully Recovered

Two major injury updates have reshaped Madrid’s defensive plans:

🔹 Éder Militão — Fully Fit

After a long recovery from the ACL injury, Militão has returned stronger and has impressed in training sessions. Coaches say he looks physically better than before his injury.

🔹 Thibaut Courtois — Back in Goal

The Belgian goalkeeper has finally returned, offering Real Madrid one of the world’s best shot-stoppers again.

This double return means Madrid now have:

Militão + Rudiger + Alaba rotation

Courtois, with Lunin as trusted backup

This strengthens their Champions League ambitions considerably.

3️⃣ Transfer Talk: Mbappé, Alphonso Davies & Leny Yoro Updates

Real Madrid are always at the centre of world football transfer news. The club’s next targets include:

🔸 Kylian Mbappé — Situation Still Active

Although the saga has gone on for years, the possibility remains open.

Inside sources confirm:

Mbappé is still open to Madrid in the future

Madrid will not break wage structure

The club is watching his situation closely

🔸 Alphonso Davies — Top Summer Priority

Real Madrid and Alphonso Davies have reached positive personal terms, but Bayern Munich demand a high fee.

Madrid want:

€40M–€45M range

Bayern want:

€60M+

Real Madrid are patient and confident.

🔸 Leny Yoro — Future Center-back Target

The 18-year-old Lille defender is seen as:

Future partner for Militão

Successor to Alaba

Elite-ball playing defender

Real Madrid are leading the race, ahead of PSG and Premier League clubs.

4️⃣ Arda Güler & Brahim Díaz Expected to Shine

Arda Güler:

The Turkish wonderkid is set for a breakout season. Coaches praise his:

first-touch

shooting accuracy

passing in tight spaces

vision beyond his age

Ancelotti plans to use him more often, especially in:

Copa del Rey

UCL group matches

LaLiga rotation games

Brahim Díaz:

Brahim is pushing for a starting role with his energy, creativity, and pressing intensity.

Madrid plan to use him as:

Right-sided attacker

No. 10 backup to Bellingham

Tactical substitute in big games

5️⃣ Kroos Retirement Leaves a Big Gap

Toni Kroos’s retirement changed everything in Madrid’s midfield planning. The club is now focusing heavily on:

developing Camavinga as deep midfielder

making Tchouaméni the long-term anchor

giving Bellingham more creative responsibility

Real Madrid will NOT sign a direct Kroos replacement this season.

The club believes the current squad can evolve naturally.

6️⃣ Dressing Room Atmosphere: Very Positive

Inside training sessions, the mood is described as:

calm

focused

unity-driven

high-energy

Young players (Güler, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Rodrygo) are bonding well with senior leaders like Modrić, Nacho, and Carvajal.

This harmony is one of Ancelotti’s biggest strengths as a manager.

7️⃣ Bernabéu Upgrades Continue — Matchday Experience Improving

Real Madrid continue to enhance the Santiago Bernabéu infrastructure:

✔ Roofing technology improvements

✔ LED lighting enhancements

✔ Expanded hospitality lounges

✔ New retail and museum concepts

✔ More efficient ticketing system

✔ Concert-ready stadium format

The club aims to make the Bernabéu the world’s most modern multi-event stadium.

8️⃣ What Fans Should Expect This Season

Real Madrid are preparing for a season full of:

high-press football

fast attacking transitions

more goals from midfield

increased use of youth talents

a stronger defensive line

a motivated team hungry for trophies

The club’s ambitions:

🏆 Win LaLiga

🏆 Win the Champions League

🏆 Maximize the potential of young stars

The message coming from inside Valdebebas is clear:

“This season, Real Madrid want everything.”

Real Madrid enter the new season with:

a refreshed squad,

returning stars,

major transfer targets lined up,

a new tactical plan, and

a burning desire to dominate Europe once again.

For fans, excitement is at its peak — and the journey is just beginning.