Benzema, La Liga’s top scorer, was absent from Real’s training session in Madrid today and is likely to concentrate on getting fit for next month’s Champions League quarterfinal matches against Chelsea.
The France striker was injured after grabbing an assist and two late goals as La Liga leaders Real defeated Mallorca 3-0 on Monday.
The club said defender Ferland Mendy would miss the next two weeks with a hamstring injury but forward Rodrygo, who also suffered an injury against Mallorca, was in today’s training session and should be available for tomorrow’s game.
Real will host bitter rivals Barca with the opportunity to strengthen their hold on the title race.
With 66 points from 28 games, Carlo Ancelotti’s side has a 10-point advantage over second-placed Sevilla and is 15 ahead of Barca in third.
With 11 matches to play, it is on a high and have a La Liga-Champions League double in their sights.
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