Benzema did now not teach with the squad at Valdebebas on Saturday and Carlo Ancelotti confirmed in a press conference that "he is ruled out" of this weekend's healthy towards Granada. Concern is growing across the striker's availability for the final-16 first leg against PSG at the Parc des Princes on February 15.
Benzema has been necessary to Madrid's success to this point this season and Ancelotti will hope he can go back for the league match away at Villarreal on February 12. The 34-yr-vintage became substituted in the 58th minute of Madrid's win over Elche ultimate month and neglected Thursday's marvel defeat with the aid of Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey. Benzema has scored 27 goals in 33 appearances this season.
Real Madrid can also be with out the suspended Vinicius Junior against Granada. They are four points clear of Sevilla on the pinnacle of the table.
