Real Madrid needs to strengthen its defense after the derby
Real Madrid missed two vital points in the derby against Atlético de Madrid, who tied them in the last minute with a goal from Marcos Llorente. The defensive error by Nacho and Carvajal was decisive for the rojiblancos to equalize the score. Real Madrid remains leader of La Liga EA Sports, but with only one point ahead of Girona, which is second.
The defense is one of the weakest areas of Carlo Ancelotti’s team, which had to improvise with Carvajal as center back due to the losses of David Alaba and Eder Militao, and the suspension of Rüdiger. Nacho is not performing at the expected level either, and Real Madrid needs a guaranteed center back for the future.
Ronald Araujo, the target of Florentino Perez for the defense
As revealed by Real Madrid Confidencial, Real Madrid has Barça centre-back Ronald Araujo on its list of candidates, who is standing out for his solvency and character in the Barça defence. The Uruguayan is one of the pillars of Hansi Flick’s team, but Barça would be willing to listen to offers for him due to his delicate financial situation.
Bayern Munich is the main interested party in acquiring Araujo’s services, but Real Madrid is not giving up and wants to try a new “Figo Case”. Florentino Pérez would be willing to offer around 100 million euros for the centre-back, a figure higher than what the German team would put on the table. The white president knows that it is a difficult operation, but not impossible.
Araujo, willing to change Barça for Real Madrid?
The key for the signing to be completed is the will of the player, who would have to accept a change of scene and shirt. Araujo would be considering the possibility of leaving Barça, but it is not known if Real Madrid is one of his preferred options. The Uruguayan would have to face the pressure and rejection of the culé fans, who would not forgive a betrayal of that caliber.
After what happened with Figo, it seems difficult for a similar situation to happen again, but at Real Madrid they do not lose hope and want to make a splash in the market. Florentino Pérez is clear that he needs a significant signing for the defense, and Araujo is the one chosen. Although Militao recovers soon from his cruciate injury, Real Madrid wants to have more options in the defensive axis.
