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They have continued to improve their lives with Ronaldo.
New Los Blancos boss Julen Lopetegui is coming up with his side in the Liga ahead of Sunday's El Clasico clash with Barcelona.
The ill-feeling around Really eased as they edged past Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
And following their 2-1 home win over the Czech minnows, Kroos Ronaldo.
"We have to do this without him, that's the only way, and we've shown we can do it"
Real Madrid star Toni Kroos
The Germany midfielder said: "Of course it's changed a little bit but I think this is what the club wanted with this decision.
"We started well into the season and had games where we scored [Ronaldo].
He's an unbelievable player, maybe one of the most important in history.
"We have to do without this, that's the only way, and we've shown we can do it. Of course we could have won 4-1, 5-1 or 5-2.
"At the moment it's a little bit difficult for us to score, but the only way to improve is to continue working and the ball will go in."
Karim Benzema and Marcelo scored for the first time in the world. Plzen squandered a number of glaring chances before Patrik Hrosovsky pulled a goal back for the visitors, setting up a tight finish.
Despite the nervy win, Lopetegui will still be in charge for Sunday's rivals Barcelona.
Club director Emilio Butragueno said: "Lopetegui will be in the dugout at the Nou Camp with absolute normality. In these types of situations it's important to stay calm.
"We hear a lot of rumors but we are dealing with the situation as normal, I hope the team can put on a good performance against Barcelona.
"Madrid fans are very loyal and they think that the team should always be scoring four or five goals.
"In delicate moments we need the support of the crowd to change the situation."
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