Karim Benzema did not train for the second day in a row due to a blow to his ankle and is ruled out of playing against Espanyol on Saturday.

Setback for Real Madrid, who are already looking at the duel against Liverpool next Wednesday. LaLiga is not thrown specially with the Clasico on the horizon, but the Champions League is once again a priority.

And Karim, who is having quite a few physical problems this season, will focus on being in perfect condition for the big matches.