On the other hand, In the UCL Real Madrid also will face a tough competition against PSG in the coming 14th February next year. So i think this coming year will not a good football year for the Current world champion club. I think lack of buying some respected players is the main reason for this situation and it will make a great impact in the coming year.
It is obvious the league is out of their hands and even the champions league i don't see them as a big threat as well and so the earlier they start tuning their team their better because it isn't going to be easy like the last two seasons where they had easy games and passage towards the final of the champions league.