Cristiano Ronaldo is experiencing the worst start to a season since his arrival at Real Madrid.

including preseason, Ronaldo has scored once in the past six games.

It has been argued that Ronaldo's preseason was interrupted by a slight injury, which left him sidelined for a week.

However, for the 0-0 draw at Sporting Gijon, the Portuguese was a periphery figure, with Gareth Bale more prominent in attack.

There's hope that Ronaldo can rediscover his touch with Karim Benzema's return to full fitness.