Real Madrid disappointed their fans in their first La Liga match, and the performance of captain Sergio Ramos' mates raised doubts about the team's ability to maintain the title of the competition.
Real Madrid settled for a goalless draw against Real Sociedad on Sunday, and Zinedine Zidane's team did not give a performance worthy of a champion defending his title.
Zidane's options opened up controversy early on over Real Madrid's chances to shine during this season, as the French coach continues to ignore striker Luka Jovic despite the team's lack of attacking strength.
Instead of involving Jovic or the other striker Borja Mayoral in yesterday's match, Zidane preferred to push players Marvin and Sergio Aribas from the team's academy.
The Spanish newspaper "AS" said that Zidane's decision is a coded message to the team's management confirming his dissatisfaction with the team's count.
The royal club did not contract any player during the current transfer period, and focused on getting rid of many players who left Zidane's accounts, most notably Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez.
In light of the team's offensive suffering, the Spanish newspaper MARCA today presented the name of Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, and confirmed that the player is offered to manage the royal club for free because he is not associated with any team after the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
However, the Real Madrid administration seems adamant not to sign any player, and is not interested in the Cavani deal, given his huge salary and his advanced age.