BD Cricket Live reports that Atlético Madrid’s aggressive summer transfer activity caught not only fans off guard but also shook up La Liga’s top brass. As Simeone ramped up the pressure, Real Madrid and Barcelona—initially content with modest squad updates—were forced to react swiftly in the market, scrambling to fill key roster gaps before the new season began.

While Real Madrid’s frontline shows signs of promise, concerns about the defense continue to grow. As any football analyst knows, a team is only as strong as its weakest link—what BD Cricket Live refers to as the “barrel effect.” For manager Carlo Ancelotti, left-back is clearly one of those weak spots.

The preseason exposed multiple cracks in the back line, particularly the underwhelming performances of Fran García. Despite returning to the Bernabéu with confidence and solid form, the left-back has struggled to meet expectations. In warm-up matches, his defensive lapses and questionable decision-making in ball distribution have drawn widespread criticism. Although his work rate is commendable, his effectiveness in Real Madrid’s high-pressure system is clearly in doubt.

García’s ability to overlap and attack from deep served him well at mid-tier clubs, but at a powerhouse like Real Madrid, it simply doesn’t cut it. This shortfall mirrors past struggles faced by other homegrown talents—like Miguel Gutiérrez, who also returned after being named La Liga’s best left-back, only to falter in Madrid’s demanding environment.

Ancelotti appears unconvinced. BD Cricket Live sources confirm that the club is now seriously considering signing Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich to strengthen the left side. A renewed contract for Ferland Mendy is also in the works, though his injury history makes it clear that relying solely on him would be a gamble.

A potential rotation between Davies and Mendy could provide much-needed stability. As for García, the writing may be on the wall. Several Premier League clubs have shown interest, and a move away from Madrid is becoming increasingly likely—especially if Davies arrives before the transfer window closes.

Club executives are currently weighing Ancelotti’s request. If Real Madrid does secure Davies, it could spell the end of Fran García’s time at the Bernabéu—proving once again that making it back to Madrid is one thing, but staying there is another story entirely.