So with a league loss to Almeria compounded with two Champions League group stage loses to Juventus, it is clear that Real Madrid might be in a spot of bother.

Well, some would say, shouldn't they have seen it coming?

A few reasons why yes might be the right answer.

1. Letting Robinho go without a replacement was never a good answer, especially with Robben's constant and laughable injuries.

2. Striker options limited and untested. Beyond Raul and RVN, Real looks weak up front. Combined the duo are about 70 years old as well.

3. Defense is out of sorts. Canna keeps talking about Napoli, Pepe still hasn't settled, Heinze just wants to talk about Fergie and Ronaldo, while Ramos is too busy yapping to the media about the team dressing room. Casillas is the only rock in the side.

Schuster better make some big, well-thought out long term moves in January if he wants a successful run and the results necessary to keep his job.