Real Madrid without Karim Benzema against RB Leipzig

Defending champions Real Madrid will have to do without striker Karim Benzema in the Champions League on Wednesday against Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.

The Frenchman will probably be out for two to three weeks after suffering a tendon and muscle injury in the opening game at Celtic Glasgow (3-0).

“He is the best center forward in the world and there is no natural replacement. But other players with different qualities can replace him,” coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.

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