Real Madrid Dealt Injury Blow Ahead Of Champions League Fixture

• Real Madrid to lose star man, Karim Benzema following recent injury to the ankle.

• The Frenchman is believed to be a doubt ahead of the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

• This was confirmed in a press conference by Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid manager.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Real Madrid has suffered a blow as striker Karim Benzema suffered an ankle injury ahead of the team’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg clash against Liverpool next Wednesday.

Real Madrid head coach, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the injury during a press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga tie with Espanyol on Saturday. Ancelotti also provided an update on Ferland Mendy’s condition ahead of the Liverpool clash.

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Real Madrid had defeated Liverpool 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at Anfield in February. Speaking about the injury, Ancelotti revealed that Benzema would miss the La Liga game against Espanyol due to the ankle injury.

“Benzema has a blow to the ankle, he has not been able to join the group,” Ancelotti said. “He [Benzema] will be available on Wednesday.”

Ancelotti also said that Mendy will start training with the team on Sunday and is expected to return for the Liverpool match.

Real Madrid will need to navigate through the second leg against Liverpool without their star striker, who has been in fine form for the club this season.