Real Madrid fans can't think about anything other than Karim Benzema's return at the moment, and they need the No.9 to get back to his best sooner rather than later, particularly with a one-goal deficit to overturn against Paris Saint-Gemain.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are facing a real problem, knowing they need at least two goals to advance in the Champions League without taking penalties into consideration.
At this point in time, the problem isn't insignificant. In their last four games, Real Madrid have failed to net on three occasions and have only managed a 1-0 win over Granada. They lost 1-0 to Athletic Club, drew 0-0 with Villarreal, and lost 1-0 to PSG.
Their dip is largely down to Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior, who they have become reliant on for scoring goals this season. Of the 72 Los Blancos have, those two account for 54.6 percent - 39. They're currently having their toughest period of the season.
Benzema's absence
Benzema had been wrapped in cotton wool pre-PSG. He had been out of action with an injury and on his return he never managed to cause Gianluigi Donnarumma any problems, and is now without a goal since January 23 in the Supercopa de Espana final.
Between now and March 9, his priority is to get back to fitness and into form to be ready for PSG.
Vinicius' slump
Vinicius has also had his problems, looking a long way off the level he had been showing in 2021 and losing the freshness he had been playing with before the turn of the year.
He hasn't been helped by having to head away for International duty, nor by playing two games in 48 hours in South America and then after returning to Madrid.
The problem has been so extreme that Ancelotti has had to turn to Gareth Bale.
Shauny300
125
Madrid is going home that's what happens when you over hype a team that's not good at all
Hawksxd
89
Well am a PSG Fan but i Guess it's not good to Judge players on one match like people saying about Messi Ney etc. Benz and Vini just needs time don't call them after only a match [byebye]
vedceimps
61
Real Madrid will be out of champions league and will not be la liga champions . Old Anceloti is no longer effective . Peres should bring new YOUNG coach
reselpsu
39
Carlo Anceloti made a very big mistake by starting Carvajal in defence, he should have started Nacho who is much physical, not even Lucas, he said Vini tired and Asensio not making any impact, he still kept them on the patch, he needed to bring in Hazard and Bale
bacbcostu
32
SO NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN MADRID HAS TURNED TO CRY BABY? INSTEAD OF TRYING TO BUILD YOUR OWN TEAM AROUND YOUR AVAILABLE PLAYERS YOU ARE DREAMING ABOUT MBAAPE AND HARLAND JOINING YOUR TEAM. MADRID ALWAYS RELYING ON INDIVIDUALS TO PERFORM HAS BEEN THEIR DOWNFALL. RONALDO IS GONE AND NOW BLAMING BENZEMA AND VINICIOUS DISCONNECTION. NOISE MAKERS.
Zanbcekrz
20
please Madrid don't blame your players or coach. While not look at how sophisticated PSG back line is. There is no Way Vini can outplay Hakimi neither Benzema outplay marquihnos and mendes. PSG was just too strong. same will happen at the return leg. if it's hard, it's hard don't blame players.
Peaalory
17
Why Madrid always complain last season when Chelsea play them both home and away they complain do you think we are playing laliga this is champions league five years to this time you’re going no where
Ameerul24
8
Madrid is going home that's what happens when you over hype a team that's not good at all
just like your club to napoli