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Real Madrid plans major spending to counter Barcelona's dominance in La Liga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Real Madrid plans major spending to counter Barcelona's dominance in La Liga

Summary

Real Madrid aims to reclaim dominance in Spanish football by significantly increasing summer spending, surpassing their 2010 investment. Barcelona has been dominant recently, winning five of six domestic titles, prompting Madrid's president Florentino Perez to enhance team strength. Already, Real Madrid has signed Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, and Denzel Dumfries. Further signings may include RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Manchester City's Rodri. The moves echo Real's ambitious strategy from 2010, when they aimed to dethrone Barcelona under coach Jose Mourinho.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid has signed four players this summer.
•Barcelona has won five of six domestic titles recently.
•Real Madrid plans to spend over €100 million on two more players.
•Jose Mourinho returns as coach with strong financial backing.
•Barcelona's summer signings remain limited due to financial constraints.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid have a plan to stop Barcelona: Spending more money than they did in 2010

What they're saying

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Barcelona have enjoyed a period of dominance over Spanish football in the last two seasons, winning five of the six domestic titles on offer, including back-to-back La Liga crowns.That success has cle...
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