As per Crickex Affiliate, Real Madrid has fully completed its squad rebuild. With Benzema gone, Kylian Mbappé is set to become the final piece of the puzzle. The only question left is whether his arrival will simply add polish or turn Los Blancos into an even more unstoppable force. Before Mbappé even puts on the jersey, Real has already reclaimed the Champions League title. With La Liga now firmly under their control, Madrid’s dominance appears absolute.

Crickex Affiliate notes that Real Madrid’s new era features a squad where no starter is over 26. In contrast, Barcelona’s continued hesitation to embrace a clear rebuild looks increasingly questionable. Real’s generational transition happened so smoothly that every position is now filled with global-caliber talent—players who are already making their mark at the Euros and Copa América. Veteran leaders still contribute, but the foundation is undeniably youthful. Madrid’s consistent excellence in scouting, financial planning, and roster development sets the gold standard for elite clubs.

Meanwhile, Barcelona’s progress has often relied on flashes of inspiration or moments of brilliance. That statement may spark debate among fans, but history supports it. Before the 2000s, Barça was frequently in Real’s shadow. Their golden age came with the arrivals of Ronaldinho, Suárez, and Neymar, and of course the rise of La Masia talents like Xavi, Iniesta, and Messi. That generation produced historic achievements—including the iconic sextuple—and allowed Barça to truly compete with Madrid. However, when it comes to player recruitment and structural planning, Barça still trails behind their rivals.

While Real has built steadily and claimed multiple titles in recent years, they’ve now added Mbappé to an already terrifying squad. This new version of the Galácticos is ready to dominate once more, and rivals can only watch in envy. For Barcelona, their biggest hope lies in their academy. Lamine Yamal is a beacon of light during dark times, but La Masia alone cannot carry the club through a league as competitive as La Liga.

Barça’s decision to offload Messi was meant to signal a reset, but signing Robert Lewandowski afterward only contradicted that message. Not only does Lewandowski lack Messi’s all-around impact, but his arrival also disrupted any coherent rebuilding strategy. Time and again, Barça’s transfers have missed the mark. From big-money flops like Coutinho, Dembélé, and Griezmann to expensive gambles like Ferran Torres, Raphinha, and Vitor Roque, Barcelona’s spending habits have lacked long-term vision. Even now, with Nico Williams available for €58 million, the club seems paralyzed—either by finances or indecision.

Instead of acting boldly, Barcelona continues to focus on cost-cutting and short-term survival. This shortsightedness puts their squad planning in jeopardy. Real Madrid has already set sail into a promising new era. If Barcelona still dreams of competing at the top of La Liga, their only lifeline may be the emerging Yamal–Nico pairing. Yet relying on that alone, while sticking with underperformers like Ferran, Lewandowski, and Raphinha, is a recipe for disappointment.

Crickex Affiliate concludes that if Barcelona continues to delay a move for Nico Williams, they might as well prepare to be steamrolled by a rejuvenated Real Madrid in the upcoming season.