Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is sidelined for two to three weeks. He will need this time to recover from the injury sustained in the last La Liga game against Alaves.

The 30-year-old Frenchman hurt a hamstring on his right leg in the first half and was substituted at half-time. Without him, Real lost the match 0-1.

Notably Madrid now have quite a number of injured players in their squad, including Marcelo, Dani Carvajal and Isco. Besides, Gareth Bale also has some health issues, even if the Welshman has left to play for his national team.