Seven matches into the 2016/17 LaLiga season, Real Madrid are replicating the results obtained in the previous campaign under Rafa Benitez, amassing 15 points before the October international break.
Champions League-winning coach Zinedine Zidane was off to a splendid start in his first full-season as Los Blancos boss, but the ongoing skid of three straight domestic draws has levelled his stats with the ones achieved by his oft-criticised predecessor.
2015/16 LaLiga: First seven fixtures under Benitez:
Madrid were the undisputed leaders through four fixtures, having defeated Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo, Osasuna and Espanyol, but they were unable to upend Villarreal, Las Palmas and Eibar.
2016/17 LaLiga: First seven fixtures under Zidane:
On the other hand, Benitez stumbled in his debut at Estadio El Molinon with a scoreless draw against Sporting Gijon, then strung together four wins in a row over Betis, Espanyol, Granada and Athletic Club before settling for consecutive draws versus Malaga and Atletico Madrid.
On the bright side, Madrid have yet to suffer a loss this season.
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