Funny how star level talent like Benzema and Bale actually look like stars when they don't need to cater to one gigantic ego all the time.
Did Benzema already pass his goal total from last season , or do we need to wait another week?
That's one big factor.
They've taken the chains off Reals players, Benzema looks different without Ronaldo, being a finisher.
Bale is better than Ronaldo outside the box, his passing is great, the range he plays on the field is wide, he runs back to help defense, he's easily the better of the 2 outside the box. They are in roles they are suited, and better suited.
Real has options now, multiple options they can look at without trying to force plays, they have multiple skilled guys setting those plays up.
Ofcourse we need to see them in big games, but so far they look damm impressive.
Benzema needs 1 more goal to tie his last seasons number.