Breaking News – Karim Benzema could miss Espanyol clash
The French national and the Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will be out of action as Los Blancos face Espanyol on the weekend.
Karim Benzema picked up an injury against Ajax as Real Madrid faced the Dutch Champions in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
Jose Mourinho will have to settle without Karim Benzema. The Frenchman picked up a groin injury in the 3-0 win against Ajax. Real Madrid have suitable replacements for the French star but he has been crucial for them throughout the season.
Real Madrid faced Ajax at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. Los Blancos were the favourites to win the home game. Madrid won all three points after scoring three goals past the Ajax defensive walls.
The Frenchman, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 was also on the scoring sheet. However, he had to come off because of a groin problem during the 74th minute of the game.
It was Gonzalo Higuain who replaced Karim Benzema after the injury. The Argentinean was once a first choice striker for Real Madrid but Benzema has been impressive this season.
The injury is going to give Gonzalo Higuain a chance to prove himself. However, this might be a very difficult fixture for the Spanish Giants.
Madrid have lost and drawn a game in La Liga and they have come out with a few shocking results. Madrid lost their fixture away to Levante and they only settled for a draw against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Racing-c40298 Santander.
With Karim Benzema out, Real Madrid will play Higuain as the sole striker in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Higuain, compared to Benzema, is quite wasteful in front of goal.
Karim Benzema has appeared nine times for Real Madrid this season. In those nine appearances, the French man has scored five goals and also managed o assist in three.
These statistics clearly show that Karim Benzema is an important player for Real Madrid.
With Real Madrid facing Espanyol on the weekend, a very competitive match is expected from both the teams.
Currently, Real Madrid stand fifth in La Liga, right under and above the cash-rich Malaga.
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