Foot – Real Madrid
New scare for Benzema, the final verdict falls
Published on March 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
During the clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool in the knockout stages of the Champions League, Karim Benzema was hit in the shin. Despite everything, the Ballon d’Or was reassuring about his state of health this Wednesday evening. And fortunately for the merengue club, Karim Benzema should be fit for the Clasico against FC Barcelona this Sunday evening.
After correcting Liverpool To Anfield (2-5, February 21), the Real Madrid ensured the essential Santiago Bernabeu in the round of 16 second leg Champions League (1-0). However, the White House was still scared this Wednesday evening. Indeed, Karim Benzema injured his tibia during the shock against the Reds of Jürgen Klopp.
Karim Benzema shot in a shin
Asked after Real Madrid – Liverpool, Karim Benzema spoke about his injury and was reassuring. “It’s the shin, it’s a blow. Quiet, nothing serious”said the number 9 and captain of the Real Madrid, before Charles Ancelotti does not go in the same direction as him: “It only seems like a hit. It bothered him a bit, but I think he will recover without any problem on Sunday.
Karim Benzema available for Real-Barça?
This Thursday morning, The Athletic gave an update on the injury of Karim Benzema through Mario Cortegana. And according to the Spanish journalist, the Ballon d’Or 35-year-old Frenchman will indeed be fit for the Clasico between the Real Madrid and the FC Barcelona this Sunday evening. “Real Madrid train at Valdebebas. Despite the physical problems that Kroos and Benzema suffered yesterday (Wednesday), all players except Alaba should be available for the Clásico,” posted Mario Cortegana on his account Twitter.
