6 reasons why Real Madrid is struggling at the moment

#2 Karim Benzema

Benzema is struggling for form

Benzema once had a reputation as one of the premier strikers in world football, and banged in goals for fun in the Real Madrid attack. The club benefited immensely from his service, as a truckload of trophies were won courtesy of his goals.

However, the Frenchman has faced criticism in recent years, owing to his dwindling numbers in goal returns, with particular scorn at his profligacy in front of goal.

The 31-year-old scored a measly 11 goals in all competitions last season, and this makes a mockery of the world class midfield service he receives.

The presence of Ronaldo covered up for his excesses, as the Portuguese was always on hand to score goals and bail Real Madrid out. Indeed many gave this as the reason why Benzema had suffered a dip in form, as they opined that he had unselfishly sacrificed his personal glory for his teammate to take up the spotlight.

Ronaldo’s departure meant that a huge source of Real Madrid’s goals left with him, and many expressed doubt that Benzema could be trusted to lead the Real attack in the Portuguese’s absence, and expected that the Frenchman would be sold.

However, the club decided to retain his services, and despite early promise when Benzema scored four goals in his first three matches of the season, he has fallen back into old habits, and has now gone seven games without finding the back of the net.

Without goals, games can’t be won, and for as long as Benzema continues to be a presence in the Real Madrid attack, goals would be hard to come by, as unfortunately he is no longer a premier striker, and Real would be better off seeking a replacement.