Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says it's clear the team is missing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Calderon insists the players should not be blamed for the team's struggles given the void left by the Juventus striker.

He said, "The goals and everything he contributed. He has been the most important player in the history of Madrid in the last 10 years. We have 43 goals, Barcelona has 65, it is missing 50 goals. That is noticeable, but I say, the players did everything possible, they fought, you can not blame them for delivery, for illusion, for strength and for the coach, because he does not have the wicks he has been given to make the basket he has.

"He cannot do anything else."