Real Madrid dropped roughly €260 million this summer on a squad overhaul. Six first-team signings, two of them free transfers, and a potential club-record deal pushed the total into that figure.

The September 4 clash against Real Betis at 15:00 is shaping up as the first meaningful audition for José Mourinho’s retooled roster, with at least one new arrival potentially making a debut appearance.

The summer haul

Ibrahima Konaté arrived from Liverpool on a free transfer, signing a deal through 2030. Bernardo Silva made the same journey from Manchester City, penning a contract until 2028.

The paid signings filled specific tactical gaps. Marc Cucurella came from Chelsea for approximately €55 million to shore up the left-back spot. Denzel Dumfries moved from Inter Milan for around €20 million to provide competition and depth at right-back. Young striker Carlos Espí was plucked from Levante for €25 million.