Real Madrid is very focused on the Champions League this year. As a result, their position in La Liga is a bit bad, but I see great potential for Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Real Madrid team's performance is likely to make it to the Champions League final.
If you compare it to last season where Real Madrid won the Champions League and also La Liga. I think that this season Real Madrid has experienced a decline in performance so they are unable to focus on several different competitions, especially in La Liga where Real Madrid is now lagging behind its eternal rival. So Real Madrid this season is not only focused on the Champions League, but the ability to focus on many competitions that have been reduced and Real Madrid's condition this season is very different from Real Madrid's condition last season.
Benzema was in great form last season. Benzema has been in form throughout the season. At the same time, he did not face many injuries. This is why Real Madrid's performance has been consistent throughout the season. The team was able to consistently play well in every match. But Benzema is not in good form this season. At the same time, Benzema has suffered several injuries. Real Madrid's performance also deteriorated due to the absence of key players in the team. However, if Benzema is with the squad, the Madrid team is stronger. If Benzema is in Madrid's squad against Chelsea, I think Madrid will be the favourites.