The eight mistakes Real Madrid made this summer Real Madrid An underwhelming transfer window

Real Madrid's transfer window has ended with a number of doubts hanging over the planning at the club. The much-spoken-about revolution never even got going and with the exception of Eden Hazard, the superstars didn't come.

This window has closed, the doubts remain, and Los Blancos made a number of errors throughout the summer.

1. No revolution

Real Madrid were calling out for an overhaul ahead of the 2019/20 season. Zinedine Zidane wanted one, but it didn't come. Madrid only signed one star, and the squad hasn't evolved.

2. Excessive expenditure

Los Blancos needed to invest heavily, but they spent 305 million euros on players who aren't elite. The value for their money is doubtable, but Madrid are backing their signings to be beneficial in the future.

3. Wasted players on the cheap

Florentino Perez and Zidane have had Marcos Llorente, Sergio Reguilon, Mario Hermoso, Martin Odegaard and Pablo Sarabia in their hands, but they've all left for very little money - or on loan - and are now enjoying their football elsewhere.

4. They didn't sign the coach's No.1 target

Paul Pogba was the one player Zidane wanted, and he was going to build his team around the Frenchman, but he stayed in Manchester. No alternative option was signed, either.

5. They didn't sell the disposable players

Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez are both still at the club, despite Zidane's wishes. Now, he'll have to swallow his pride and put them to good use.

6. Unbalanced squad

With no central midfielder coming in, Madrid are left unbalanced with just four to battle it out for the season - Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Fede Valverde. They have more options further up the field, but they could struggle to balance the competitions.

7. Without cover for Casemiro

Similar to the previous point, there's nobody to come in and give the Brazilian a break, or injury relief. Without Llorente, Casemiro's fitness and form is more important than ever.

8. A starting calibre centre-back

Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane have more trophies than anyone, but their defensive security leaves Madrid wanting more. Nobody came in to provide competition in central defence other than Eder Militao, but they may need more.