Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid lose transfer ban appeals
Can't sign any players in the next two transfer windows.
http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/37312487
I don't follow Spanish football. Is it critical for them or do they have enough players to last for that period of time?
Many (you could argue haters of Spanish football) predicted signings galore for both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid due to the transfer ban that was going to be imposed. That didn't really happen. I don't think Madrid bought anybody except returning Morata. Atletico Madrid tried to sign a striker but had problems with it all summer long. I don't think Gameiro is all that.
To be honest, both clubs are well-equipped. Few signings that Madrid can make to improve their team was going to be hard with or without the ban. Atletico Madrid have areas that they can improve, but they have a handful of talented players on loan. I think they can be OK by returning these players next summer.
These transfer bans haven't made any negative impact to Barca's, Real Madrid's or Atletico Madrid's plans so far. Individual players, however, may have to suffer the consequences, e.g., Arda and Vidal couldn't be registered so they didn't play for half a year.