#2 The midfield woes
Real Madrid on paper possesses arguably the best midfield line up in the world. With the likes of Kroos, Modric, Isco, Kovacic they aren't short of options in the middle of the field. However, having strength on paper is one thing and showing that on-field another.
Real Madrid midfielders haven't had best of the times lately. Apart from Isco and Modric, Kroos and Casemiro have failed to live up to the expectations. Casemiro regularly is found out of position and has failed to provide the cover he should be providing leading to defensive fragility for the team. Kroos also has been below par and hasn't provided the same service from dead ball situations as he did last season.
The midfield organisation of the team hasn't been up to the mark either. The players are constantly found out of position and it leads to blown defensive cover. In attack also the midfield has failed to provide the service you would expect them to.
The coach and the players would need to sort out this problem to ensure better performances.