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Until now, Ancelotti has still had trouble finding replacement players like Benzema, so this is what makes it difficult for Real Madrid to get a win like what happened when they fought Juventus yesterday. Hopefully, in the upcoming league, Real Madrid will be ready and able to compete with other teams and climb into the top five positions at the top of the standings.

In the League standings, Real Madrid is often in a good position, you can see an example last season where Real Madrid was still able to finish in runners-up even though they were not in good condition. And for next season I believe Real Madrid will be in better shape with some of the young players they have recruited this season even though these players are not at the same level as Benzema who has left Real Madrid, but I am pretty sure that Ancelotti will make Real Madrid triumph again next season.

It is not a matter of whether Real Madrid is in a good position in the points table, it is a matter of whether Real Madrid can become champions. Barcelona and Real Madrid fight for the title of La Liga. Teams like Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Villarreal have weaker squads than Barcelona and Madrid. Real Madrid's squad is weaker but I think this team will be in the top 3 of the table.
Without Benzema, Madrid's squad cannot be said to be weak. Madrid's squad is strong enough. Benzema's void cannot be filled. However, if all the players in the squad can perform well in their positions, Madrid's overall performance will definitely improve. But if Luka Modric doesn't play well next season, it will definitely affect Madrid's performance. Modrich is now about 38 years old.

Karim Benzema means more to Madrid than just being a striker. He might haven't scored too much, but his impact on the team's attack is undeniable. However, there's no player Madrid couldn't replace, especially with the pool of young talent they have. Now they need is a goal-scoring striker who score goals. Though a replacement is possible, but there's a significant gap between a good striker and a truly exceptional one.
During the pre-season tour, Real Madrid is looking quite different and weak side. Of-course just friendly matches, not official ones. As new season around the corner, there's hope and expectation for improvement.

You are right, Karim Benzema was not just a scorer. He has played an important role in the overall performance of the team. He used to support the players. At the same time, Madrid's young players would have been more confident if Benzema was in the squad. They get motivated to perform better. At the same time, if Benzema was in the squad, the bond between the Madrid forward and the midfield would have been stronger. This is why replacing Karim Benzema is not easy. Ancelotti needs to add talented players to the squad, as well as bring about changes in match tactics.

I think it would have been better if Benzema had stayed at Madrid this year. After Benzema left Madrid, Madrid could not find a quality player to replace him. They transferred Joselu, but I don't believe he will fill that void. It could be a very good example for young players.