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#2. The lack of a clinical goalscorer
Not for the first time this season, Real Madrid came to know the value of Ronaldo as they failed to convert many chances created by the attacking midfielders. Real Madrid had 6 shots on target but none of them were good enough to open the scoring.
Karim Benzema has blown hot and cold this season and against CSKA, he was nowhere to be found. Benzema might have a lot of qualities such as his unselfish defensive work, but he is not a consistent threat inside the penalty box.
Asensio was unlucky to not have a goal under his name as he hit the woodwork once and another curling shot was denied by a good save from Akinfeev. Bale replaced Benzema at halftime but did not register a single shot as he was plagued by an injury to his right leg. Madrid badly needs an outright striker if they have to progress further in the champions league.
