Open Extended ReactionsThe transfer window is open across Europe, and business is starting to get done. Alex Kirkland can't understand why Real Madrid are favourites to win LaLiga over Barcelona this coming season. Spain would be his preferred destination, and he wanted to wait for Real Madrid to reunite with Xabi Alonso. However, Real Madrid and his other alternative, Atlético Madrid, decided to sign instead Álvaro Carreras and Matteo Ruggeri respectively. A source informed ESPN that the player's transfer was finalized on Wednesday, so everything is now a matter of paperwork.