7 players who are the cause of Real Madrid's struggles and Lopetegui's impending sacking

#1 Gareth Bale

Bale has been the biggest disappointment for Real Madrid this season

The biggest disappointment for Real Madrid post-Ronaldo. The Welshman was expected to be the player to lead the club into the future, but that has proved not to be the case.

The 29-year-old was signed for a then world record fee of £86m from Tottenham in 2013 after his impressive performances for the London club in the EPL which helped him win two PFA Player and one PFA Young Player of the Year award.

Despite starring in all of the club’s triumphs since then, Bale has not truly won the fans over into his corner, as his world-class performances were to infrequent to truly cement his status, as injuries and loss of form limited his impact.

The presence of Ronaldo meant that Bale could never be the main man in the Real team, as there can’t be two Captains on a ship, and with the Portuguese’ departure, the stage was set for him to showcase his undoubted potential to the world, and minimize the loss of Ronaldo.

Four months on, and Bale is arguably in the worst form of his Real Madrid career, and he has failed to shoulder the burden of responsibility placed in his shoulder following the departure of Ronaldo.

Lopetegui might be the man taking the fall for Real Madrid’s struggles, but the players and in particular Bale should also not be exempted.