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3) Absence of Karim Benzema
With Ronaldo's role switching from a wide forward to a central role, Karim Benzema has also found himself on the periphery of the squad. Gone are the days when the French striker would open the scoring and open the floodgates with his presence in and around the box.
Lately his goalscoring record has taken a hit. He only scored 11 times in the league last season - his worst return since his debut season back in 2009/10. But Benzema is no longer recognised for his goalscoring exploits anymore even though he is technically the striker.
Let's be frank; Ronaldo is the main man at the Bernabeu. He will get the bulk of the chances to put the ball away and Benzema merely plays a supporting role. But that is where he has outshone a number of players at the club.
Real's pre-season games saw a sign of things to come with Benzema dropping deep to act as a fulcrum to facilitate attacks with the wingers advancing ahead of him while simultaneously working with midfielders who could get into the box.
His injury that ruled him out for six weeks could cost Real Madrid as his decision-making and eye for a pass will be missed more than his goals.
