I think Madrid's bad times are over. Because the previous match was very tough for Madrid. For example, Madrid's opponents attacked very little and their defense was very strong. Madrid tried very hard to score but every attack of Madrid failed. But Madrid played much better in the match than before. We saw a little improvement in Madrid after the change of coach. Maybe we will see Madrid return to its previous form gradually.
If you only think that mean you are not sure, Madrid are still in their bad days, they haven't started achieving things that will clean up for of their mess in the previous season. Madrid still struggle to win their matches, check the comparison within Madrid and Barcelona and you can see Barcelona scoring higher number of goals while Madrid will manage to score one or two, nevertheless it's all about winning and earning the three points that matters.
I know Real Madrid will change and adapt in this new season, with time if they return to good form, things will go back to how it was, winning important trophies consecutively.
Well I don't think so real madrid are still in their bad shape, they are trying to utilize their great effort for winning back to back matches. Xabi Alonso is trying his best to upgrade the team and giving the chance to those players who can drive the team into the competition, Compared to Barcelona situation were quite different. They were looking a complete team from top to bottom, even having huge name at substitute bench. while on the other hand real madrid attack were fair good but when it come to defense it's quite weak, and because of that thier team unable to deliver a consistent performance. It will definitely take a long time because Xabi Alonso is still struggling to maintain the position of several player by rotating them, and after that I think real madrid would be able to do a 5-star performance.