Real Madrid’s planning for next season is already well underway, and a recent revelation from Defensa Central offers a clear insight into how seriously the club are taking their recruitment work. A...
Real Madrid’s planning for next season is already well underway, and a recent revelation from Defensa Central offers a clear insight into how seriously the club are taking their recruitment work.
According to the report, Real Madrid sent a club scout to attend the Crystal Palace vs Tottenham match to closely monitor three specific players who are the club’s radar.
The focus of the scouting mission was on Marc Guehi, Adam Wharton, and Micky van de Ven.
While the match ended in a narrow victory for Tottenham Hotspur, the result was largely irrelevant from a Real Madrid point of view.
What mattered was the individual assessment of these profiles, all of whom could potentially fit into the club’s long-term project.
Report on the players
Starting with Guehi, the Crystal Palace captain delivered a composed and reliable display.
From the scout’s perspective, the defender was solid throughout the game, showing good positioning and decision-making.
Micky van de Ven was impressive against Crystal Palace. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
However, the assessment suggests that while he did his job efficiently, he did not produce a performance that truly stood out above the rest.
For Real Madrid, this kind of consistency is valued, but they will continue to analyse whether Guehi has the ceiling required to become a leading centre-back at the Bernabeu.
Wharton, on the other hand, left a more dynamic impression. The young midfielder enjoyed a strong outing and showed moments of real authority in the centre of the pitch.
Real Madrid have been keeping a close eye on midfield profiles who can bring order and balance, and Wharton’s performance only strengthened his case as a player to follow closely over the coming months.
Lastly, Van de Ven also earned positive marks from the scouting report. The Tottenham defender impressed with his presence at the heart of the defensive line, combining physical strength with recovery pace.
His overall display was rated as good, with particular praise for how he stood out when dealing with defensive transitions, an area Real Madrid are keen to improve next season.
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