5 Real Madrid players who have impressed under Solari

#1 Karim Benzema

Benzema is a man back in form

The biggest villain of Real’s early-season struggles, life seems to be good for the Frenchman at the moment. A lot was expected of him following Ronaldo’s departure to Juventus in the summer and the non-addition of another star attacker.

His flurry of goals in the early games suggested that he could deliver on the expectations. Unfortunately, as has become his style, he struggled with Madridistas’ expectations and endured a very long goal drought.

However, both Lopetegui and Solari persisted with him (partly out of necessity as he is the team’s most senior striker). It has taken a while but the former Lyon ace has begun to repay his coaches’ faith in him.

Like Ramos, he has been ever-present in the team and has featured in all 22 La Liga games played so far. His tally of 10 goals and counting in league football tells the story of a man full of confidence at the moment.