Real Madrid Analysis of Blancos' woe from ex-coach

Real Madrid crying out for Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo matches his worst LaLiga start

Fitness issues plaguing Cristiano Ronaldo are spilling over to affect the whole Real Madrid team, according to Fabio Capello.

Twice the Italian has lifted LaLiga with Los Blancos, in 1996/97 and again ten years later, meaning he knows what it takes for Madrid to finally get their name back on the trophy.

"The problem for Real Madrid now is Cristiano Ronaldo," he told Onda Cero. "He is not physically well and may not yet have the right balance with his injured knee because he never usually fails."

Small pockets of supporters have begun to question Zinedine Zidane as Real slump to four straight draws, but Capello believes in the Frenchman.

"[Zidane] has won the Champions League, you have to give him time even if it's difficult at first."

Finally, the 70-year-old also discussed Spain's game with his native Italy that presents a tough test for both in a World Cup qualifier.

"[Juventus Stadium] is a good Italian venue, we'll see two teams that are trying to make a new system work and my experience tells me that Spain will win, but my desire is for Italy to win."