Real Madrid is undergoing a period of reflection after their elimination from the UEFA Champions League, which has left them without major trophies this season. As part of their strategy for the upcoming season, the club intends to reduce its squad size to around 22 first-team players. This decision comes amid concerns that the current squad is too large, leading to dissatisfaction among players regarding their playing time. Notably, players such as David Alaba, whose contract expires in June, and Dani Ceballos, who is also expected to leave despite being contracted until 2027, are on the chopping block. Additionally, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Carvajal face uncertain futures as their contracts also end this summer. The club is analyzing all squad members, although key figures like Kylian Mbappe, Vinícius Jr., and Jude Bellingham are expected to remain central to the team's future plans.