The third player in the spotlight during Real-Getafe was none other than Benzema, as is often the case at the Bernabéu, with the crowd turning against the French player. They whistled him during the opening moments of the match and the harrying did not let up.

The negative reaction was so great that many of the supporters felt it was too much. Whether it was out of compassion or not is hard to tell but there was applause from a significant proportion of the stadium for Benzema on two headers that failed to hit the mark.

The Bernabéu refuses to tolerate him; tough to see as it is clearly taking its toll on Benzema, who looked destroyed as he went off the field and headed for the bench. Perhaps it was not the best decision by Ancelotti. The player needs the full support of his coach in such circumstances. It is an issue that poses a huge problem for Real Madrid.