6 problems Santiago Solari must fix to succeed at Real Madrid

#3 Keep Benzema scoring

Benzema has refound his scoring boots

A player who has blown hot and cold throughout the season, Benzema was thrust into the spotlight as the man earmarked to lead Real Madrid's attack following Ronaldo's departure, and many believed he was not fit to do so owing to his scoring struggles in recent seasons.

Benzema scored just 16 league goals in 61 appearances in the last two seasons, and this was seen as too poor a return for the top striker of a mega club like Real Madrid, and it was expected that the club would seek a quality replacement like Mauro Icardi or Harry Kane, but those speculations amounted to nothing.

The former French international started the season in impressive form, scoring five goals in his first four matches, but went on a drought for the next eight, as Lopetegui's time in charge capitulated in front of the whole world.

Thus far under Solari, Benzema is once more scoring and has arguably been the best player, netting three times in as many appearances under his new boss, including a brace against Victoria Plzen, and having a hand in Real's third against Celta Vigo, after some impressive footwork from him saw the ball rebound off Gustave Cabral into the Celta net for an own goal.

Goals win matches, and since Karim Benzema is the club's only recognised striker, it is imperative to keep him scoring, and thus far, Solari seems to have his pin code and it would serve everyone's best interest if that continues being the case.