Injured against Malaga (1-0), Karim Benzema is hit in the thigh. The coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, took a press briefing to discuss the French striker.

Karim Benzema will not be playing in the Champions League against Schalke but would be ready for the El Clasico

Italian coach said that the former Lyon player can not play the eighth-final of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Schalke 04 on Tuesday night. Indeed, Karim Benzema has not yet recovered from his injury. “He will not play tomorrow but I am confident for Sunday.This is a very important player, hopefully that he has recovered. We are fortunate to be able to replace him if he is not playing”.