3 Real Madrid superstars that need to step up right now

When Cristiano Ronaldo decided to end his Real Madrid career this summer, everyone knew that the Spanish giants would find it difficult to cope with his absence. But after picking up victories in their first 3 matches this season, talks of Los Blancos missing the iconic winger started disappearing gradually.

However, that would not last long as the Spanish giants have finally started feeling the absence of the Portuguese superstar - embarking on a winless run in their last 3 games which a produced 2 shocking defeats to both CSKA Moscow and Sevilla as well as a disappointing draw with Atletico Madrid.

What is more embarrassing is that Los Blancos failed to record a goal in each of the aforementioned 3 games - their worst goalless run since 2007 - two years before the Portuguese made a famous switch from Manchester United to Santiago Bernabeu.

With disaster looming in the corner, it is time for Real Madrid to sit tight and improve their performances or else they risk having a mediocre campaign this season. Therefore, let's take a look 3 Los Blancos superstars that need to step up right now and help the team as they aim to turn things around this term:

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#3. Karim Benzema

Benzema has failed to build upon his brilliant start to the campaign

Four goals in his first 3 La Liga appearances suggested that French International Karim Benzema was ready to step up and take more goalscoring responsibilities following the departure of Portuguese superstar Christiano Ronaldo who left for Juventus this summer.

However, the striker has failed to live up to the expectations that followed his impressive start to the season, failing to find the back of the net in each of his last 5 matches for Los Blancos which saw them record just one victory, 2 disappointing defeats and 2 embarrassing draws.

With Los Blancos struggling in front of goal at the moment, it is time for Karim Benzema to step up and raise his game to a higher level as the European champions will need him to perform at his best to overcome their current poor form.

#2. Marco Asensio

The Spaniard has been struggling in front of goal ever since the campaign began

When Cristiano Ronaldo decided to quit his Real Madrid career to complete a famous transfer to Juventus this summer, many suggested it was a great chance for Los Blancos youngster Marco Asensio to step out of the Portuguese shadow and become a superstar at Santiago Bernabeu.

However, Asensio has failed to convince with his performances ever since then, recording just one goal for the European champions across all competitions despite featuring in a whopping 10 games so far this season.

After failing to find the back of the net in each of their last 3 matches, it is quite evident that Real Madrid need their attackers to start firing in front of goal and Marco Asensio must also step up and take an active part in the goalscoring responsibilities.

#1. Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale must step up right now and help Los Blancos to turn things around quickly

Tipped to become the main superstar at Santiago Bernabeu following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure this summer, Welsh International Gareth Bale needs to step up with his performances in order to help Los Blancos as they look to achieve a bright campaign this term.

While he has not been as influential as the Portuguese, the attacker has not been far from impressive either with his 4 goals and 3 assists in 8 appearances for Los Blancos across all competitions.

However, he needs to ensure that he maintains his fitness and raise his game to a decent level as the European champions will be counting on him to take on the goalscoring responsibilities at Santiago Bernabeu during the campaign.

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