El Clasico: 5 reasons why Barcelona will beat Real Madrid

#5 Lack of goals from Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema is hurting Real Madrid

Real Madrid v Viktoria Plzen - UEFA Champions League Group G

Ever since Ronaldo's departure, the Los Blancos are struggling in La Liga, especially in the attack. They have scored only 13 goals in the first nine league games and just four in their last seven games in all competitions.

Real Madrid looked blunt in their attack and neither Bale or Benzema was able to take up Ronaldo's role in the front line. Bale hasn't scored a goal in his last five La Liga appearances while Benzema hasn't scored in his last six.

Though Isco is brilliant in the attack, the 26-year-old is often left alone by his attacking players. Real Madrid failed to sign a quality replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window and now left short-handed in the attack. Mariano Diaz too not making an impact as a striker.