The paradox of Real Madrid: titles, a slump in play and half a squad without renewal. The party is approaching and Real Madrid, one could conclude, approaches it in a formal suit and glitter in its hair.

Chus Mateo's Madrid arrives apparently pristine at the moment of truth, with no serious injuries either. Only Facundo Campazzo, Gaby Deck and Gerschon Yabusele have a signed contract for the following season. But Tavares, Hezonja, Poirier, Causeur, Rudy Fernández, Sergio Rodríguez and Sergio Llull.