6 reasons why Real Madrid is struggling at the moment

#1 The Ronaldo factor

Ronaldo is now banging in the goals for Juventus in Serie A

This man’s name has been a recurring theme throughout this piece, and it is not difficult to see why, as in just nine years, the Madeira native exerted an influence so looming that getting out of his shadow was always going to be a tall order, if not downright impossible.

The 33-year-old is the club’s all-time record goalscorer in the league as well as the Champions League, and he has been the main reason for Real’s recent triumphs, particularly on the continent, as the Portuguese's super human prowess propelled the club to another level high above its contemporaries.

After his departure, a lot of players gave interviews where they expressed their feelings that the side would be more rounded and balanced as a team, but events unfolding have shown that to be nothing more than mere grandstanding.

It was always going to be difficult for Real Madrid to replace their legendary number 7, but his impact on the club’s fortunes was much more far reaching than he was given credit for, and without him in their ranks, Real Madrid’s struggles could well continue for some time yet.