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The 2018/2019 La Liga campaign has been really interesting so far, featuring a lot of intensity as Spanish elite clubs go head-to-head against one another in the race for the prestigious crown.
While the competition has been set on fire by a number of incredible superstars who have been entertaining us with their fantastic abilities since the beginning of the term, there is also a category of players who have failed to impress with their performances in the Spanish top flight over the past few weeks.
Although these superstars have all proven their amazing talents in the division in the past, their outputs in recent weeks have failed to be convincing and they will need to step up their efforts in the La Liga right now in order to return to prominence.
Let's quickly take a look at 4 players who need to find their feet and get things rolling once again in the Spanish top flight at the moment:
#4 Diego Costa
It has been a very difficult campaign for Atletico Madrid sharpshooter Diego Costa so far, with the Spanish International finding life very difficult at the Wanda Metropolitano at the moment, owing to his poor displays in front of goal since the beginning of the term.
After spending three and half years with Chelsea in the English Premier League following his move to London in the summer of 2014, Diego Costa decided to return to Spain and he played an influential role in Atletico Madrid's team during the previous term, bagging an amazing 7 goals and 6 assists in 23 appearances in all competitions.
However, the immensely physical striker has found it very tough to build upon that this season and his poor form has been a subject of big concern for the Rojiblancos. The Spaniard has only recorded an embarrassing 2 goals to his name in 14 appearances for the club in all competitions so far and he definitely needs to find his scoring boots to keep his place at the Wanda Metropolitano.
#3 Marco Asensio
When Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid to complete a move to join Juventus last summer, many saw it as a decent opportunity for youngster Marco Asensio to rise up in the absence of the winger and shine at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, most of those who shared such enthusiasm would have been disappointed by now, with the Spaniard failing to take charge of the advantage and as a result, finding life to be a kind of hell in the Spanish capital.
The winger, who was dubbed one of the most promising young attacking talents in European football during the last two years, has fallen from grace at the Bernabeu, with a section of the supporters calling for him to be dropped by Santiago Solari after he failed to impress in front of goal, bagging just 4 goals and 4 assists to his name in 23 appearances for Los Blancos across all competitions so far this season.
#2 Philippe Coutinho
Following a serious tug-of-war with Liverpool, Barcelona succeeded in luring Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho from Anfield to Nou Camp during the winter of 2018, making him the most expensive player in the club's history with his £142 million transfer fee.
While Coutinho earned himself a brilliant start to life in Catalonia bagging an amazing 10 goals and 6 assists as the Blaugrana ran riot to claim both the La Liga title and the Copa Del Rey trophy last season, his situation at the Nou Camp this term is not what he would have wished for himself
The Brazilian has been far from his best, recording just 5 goals and 4 assists to his name in 22 appearances so far and he will need to step up with his performances with the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Malcom, Arthur Melo and Arturo Vidal posing a serious threat to his place in the team.
#1 Gareth Bale
Another Real Madrid superstar on the list, Welsh international Greth Bale is also one of the few players who was tipped to shine at the Santiago Bernabeu following Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to end his stint in the Spanish capital, but like Marco Asensio, the attacker has also failed to utilize the opportunity effectively.
In a season where Real Madrid are finding it really difficult to string a run of good results, and struggling in front of goal, Los Blancos should be looking up to their top superstars for inspiration, but Gareth Bale has failed to produce the kind of inspiration expected from a player of his caliber.
The Welshman has found the back of the net just 4 times so far this season while setting up another 2 in 15 appearances in the Spanish top flight and he really needs to find his feet at the Santiago Bernabeu or else Los Blancos may risk having a disastrous campaign during the term.
