When Real Madrid miss out on the European crown they've long claimed as their own, it only means one thing.
Carlo Ancelotti's ageing side were humbled over two legs by Man City in their Champions League semi-final, prompting the sort of frenzied inquest that can only be associated with Los Blancos. And despite Copa del Rey success, failure to also defend their LaLiga title as they finished 10 points off Barcelona has prompted president Florentino Perez to pursue some big-money targets.
Indeed, the clearout of stars needed to make way for incomings has already begun, with club legend Karim Benzema heading to Saudi Arabia and Eden Hazard's ultimately underwhelming stint ending with his early release. Forward Marco Asensio is also on his way out of the Bernabeu, with attention now turning to the latest brand of 'Galacticos' to soon arrive in their place.
