Why was Benzema out of El Clasico?

MADRID — Karim Benzema will miss Real Madrid's match against fierce rival Barcelona because of a leg injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday. Madrid hosts Barcelona on Sunday with an already commanding lead of La Liga. Benzema has not yet recovered since hurting his left leg in Monday's 3-0 win at Mallorca.

Why did Benzema didn't play El Clasico?

Karim Benzema is set to miss the Real Madrid vs Barcelona, El Classico clash, slated to be played on Sunday night after picking up a leg injury.

Why is Benzema not playing for Real Madrid today?

Real Madrid attacker Karim Benzema couldn't recover in time for Saturday's pre-match training session and will miss Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona with the calf injury he picked up during Monday's match in Mallorca.

Why is Benzema injured?

Real Madrid's lynchpin Karim Benzema has been struggling with a soleus injury that kept him out of El Clasico. Benzema made his best attempts to be ready but just didn't have enough time to warrant the risk of playing, and will miss the upcoming slate of international duty games as well.

Is Benzema playing in El Clasico?

Injured in Monday's 3-0 win over Mallorca after scoring a brace, Benzema will not make it in time for El Clásico, according to sources at the club. The 34-year-old will also miss the upcoming matches with the French national team.

Will Benzema be available?

The striker should rejoin the squad in training over the next few days.

Where is Benzema El Clasico?

Real Madrid's French star Karim Benzema will be absent in Sunday's El Clasico to be held against bitter rivals Barcelona. Benzema, 34, sustained a calf injury to be ineligible as the Real Madrid manager confirmed his absence. He was omitted from the squad.

Will Benzema play vs barca?

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema will miss Clasico against Barcelona because of injury. Karim Benzema will miss Real Madrid's El Clasico clash with Barcelona on Sunday (stream LIVE at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ in the U.S.) with a calf injury.

Did Karim Benzema win the World Cup?

France forward Karim Benzema said that he was very happy and proud to win his first title with the national team after triumphing at the 2021 Nations League. Benzema was out of the squad for the 2018 World Cup before finally being brought back into the fold for the delayed European Championships in the summer of 2021.

How long is Karim Benzema injured for?

Karim Benzema will miss Real Madrid's upcoming fixture schedule after it was confirmed a hamstring injury suffered against Levante on Saturday will sideline him for four to six weeks.

What does GF mean in soccer?

GF is an abbreviation in soccer (association football) that means “goals for.” The Goals For stat line represent how many goals a football club got during the regular season and plays a vital role in ranking the best soccer teams that season.

How many goals has Benzema scored in El Clasico matches?

In El Clásico, Benzema has scored 11 goals and provided 10 assists in 41 appearances since joining Los Blancos in 2009.

Who has scored the most goals for Real Madrid?

1. Cristiano Ronaldo 450 goals. With 450 goals in all competitions, Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer in Real Madrid history.

Will Benzema play against Celta?

Carlo Ancelotti will be relieved to know that Real Madrid can count on Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy for tomorrow's clash with Celta Vigo. The match has taken on an extra sense of importance as Real Madrid look for a response following their 4-0 El Clasico defeat before the international break.

Is Haaland injured?

Borussia Dortmund boss Marco Rose recently admitted that Erling Haaland is 'playing through pain' in training sessions, and has refused to take an MRI to fully assess the extent of his ankle injury.

Is Ferland Mendy injured?

Real Madrid left-backs Ferland Mendy and Marcelo will miss Real Madrid's next two games against Sevilla and Osasuna with groin injuries picked up last Tuesday during the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Mendy wasn't 100% recovered from the previous injury he had.