Carlo Ancelotti will rest Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's trip across to the capital to face Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez this weekend.
Per Chiringuito de Jugones, the Madrid coach has decided not to risk the Frenchman, who is suffering from muscle fatigue and could not train properly on Friday.
It's a big loss for Real Madrid, although they have gotten used to playing without Benzema this season due to his injury problems.
Previously, Ancelotti has used Rodrygo Goes and Eden Hazard as replacements through the middle of Madrid's attack.
After getting injured in the Champions League game against Celtic last month, Benzema reappeared last weekend in the 1-1 draw with Osasuna, missing a penalty. He had missed three games injured.
Madrid will now have to do without him again after dropping to second in LaLiga last weekend and with the Clasico against Barcelona to come next Sunday, Oct. 16.
JoyNg
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A lot of we Madridistas make fun of Mariano for no reason😏🔥🔥 This man was banging goals for Lyon before we bought him. He scored in El Classico few seconds after coming on⚽🔥 Benzema has miss so many chances since 2009 but he has able to prove himself because he is always playing👌👌 If he continues playing I think he can prove himself. How can he prove himself while on the bench or playing less than 30mins always? He needs playing time like Benzema. I remember we all wanted Benzema to be benched some years back but here we are Benzema is showing his worth💕 Hope Mariano get more time to prove his worth too💕 Hala Madrid for life💪💕
TopRealmadridfan
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good decision carlo 📝👍 good for team and him because he need to recover
Nash_FCB
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When u tryna be like Goalski🤣