5 Reasons Why Real Madrid Have Started This Season So Poorly

Kroos has looked out of sorts this season
Kroos has looked out of sorts this season

#2 No counter-attacking play and poor shooting

Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid CF - La Liga

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Real Madrid's gameplay is their counter-attacks. Even Pep Guardiola was surprised by the intensity and the speed of Real Madrid counters when they defeated Bayern in the UCL semifinals of 2014.

This aspect has been completely missing in their game. It was something that destroyed the opponents before they realised what hit them. Long range shooting has been equally poor.

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