The Whites went down 1-0 against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night in the Champions League, compounding the misery of a poor recent run of form for Julen Lopetegui’s men.
Defeat in Russia followed last Saturday’s home draw against Atletico Madrid while Los Blancos were humbled 3-0 by Sevilla this time last week.
But Nacho has insisted Ronaldo’s absence has no bearing on results this season: