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Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory
Benzema missed Madrid's La Liga win over Espanyol on Saturday with an ankle issue but is expected to return to face Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in the Champions League last 16 second leg clash.
Benzema disputes ‘liar’ Deschamps after France coach reveals circumstances behind striker’s World Cup exit
Benzema, who announced his international retirement the day after France lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina, appeared to dispute Deschamps' version of events on social media.
LaLiga: Karim Benzema buries World Cup woe with double strike in Real Madrid victory
The victory moved Real Madrid one point clear at the top but Barcelona can reclaim pole position when they tackle city rivals Espanyol.
Karim Benzema announces retirement from international football, ends tumultuous France career
The Real Madrid player, who won the Ballon d'Or award in October, had been desperate to feature in Qatar having not been selected when France won the World Cup in Russia four years ago.
FIFA World Cup: France head coach Didier Deschamps refuses to discuss holidaying Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema pulled out of the France squad with an injured left thigh on the eve of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and departed their team hotel in Qatar soon afterwards.
FIFA World Cup: Major setback for France as Karim Benzema ruled out of tournament
Benzema was participating in his first full training session with Les Bleus when he had to come off after feeling some pain in his left thigh.
Carlo Ancelotti defends Karim Benzema for not playing ahead of FIFA World Cup
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said it was "silly" for people to say Karim Benzema was trying to preserve himself for the France national team.
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid lose Karim Benzema, Luka Modric for RB Leipzig match
Benzema has a problem with his left thigh while midfield maestro Modric is apparently suffering some discomfort in the adductor.
Ballon d'Or confirms Karim Benzema's career redemption
Karim Benzema, former Lyon player, has won five Champions Leagues since moving to the Spanish capital aged 21 in 2009.
Karim Benzema dedicates Ballon d'Or win 'to the people'
Karim Benzema was rewarded for scoring 44 goals in 46 games last season as Madrid won the Champions League and LaLiga.
Ballon d'Or 2022: Karim Benzema wins maiden Golden Ball; Alexia Putellas lifts second successive women's title
Karim Benzema outvotes Sadio Mane and Kevin de Bruyne to win his maiden Ballon d'Or.
Karim Benzema will win if Ballon d'Or is not cancelled, jokes Robert Lewandowski
Benzema is expected to win the Ballon d'Or this year after helping Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season.
Champions League: Benzema will start for Real Madrid against Shakhtar Donetsk, confirms Ancelotti
Benzema will lead the attack for Madrid on Tuesday in Warsaw, where Shakhtar are playing their home matches because of the Russian war on Ukraine.
LaLiga: Karim Benzema ruled out for Real but Atletico's Jan Oblak returns for Madrid derby
Karim Benzema has missed the team's last two games with a thigh injury and was hoping to be fit, but did not train with the team on Saturday.
LaLiga: Karim Benzema's France call-up hinges on Madrid derby, says Carlo Ancelotti
Benzema, hot favourite to pick up next month's Ballon d'Or, suffered a right thigh injury in Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League win at Celtic.
LaLiga: Barcelona's Lewandowski aims to maintain red-hot form as Real Madrid face stern test in Benzema's absence
Saturday's trip to bottom side Cadiz, who have lost all four games without scoring, should provide Lewandowski with ample opportunity to extend his rich vein of form.
Karim Benzema facing weeks out after thigh injury at Celtic in Champions League
Spanish sports daily Marca predicted Benzema would be out of action for up to three weeks.
Karim Benzema injured in Real Madrid's win against Celtic
Karim Benzema limped off in the first half of Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Celtic in the Champions League bringing Eden Hazard on.
Karim Benzema with sights set on Ballon d'Or and World Cup after winning UEFA prize
Karim Benzema scored an astonishing 44 goals in 46 games for Real last season, including 27 in LaLiga as he ended the campaign as the top scorer in Spain's top flight by a distance
Karim Benzema wins UEFA Men’s Player of the Year; Alexia Putellas takes women's award
Besides Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas, Carlo Ancelotti was named best men's coach for his success with Real, with Dutchwoman Sarina Wiegman crowned best women's coach after leading England to Euro glory.