Karim Benzema's recovery process has already begun in Valdebebas. Since Monday, Real Madrid's medical staff has been taking care of the French forward. It would take him three weeks of work to recover from the rectus femoris injury in his left leg, which prevented him from competing in what was supposed to be his final World Cup.

Benzema returned to Madrid yesterday and from today he is already working with the club's medical professionals, with the aim of arriving in the best possible conditions for the duel against Valladolid on December 30.

Benzema wants to move on to the World Cup page as soon as possible so that he can concentrate entirely on his recovery after a season marked by physical issues, despite the fact that the emotional blow has been difficult for him. The most serious injury was that sustained with France, but it must not be forgotten that the Madrid captain has been dealing with muscular pain and bad feelings ever since his injury in Glasgow during the game against Celtic.

Karim now has a few weeks of patience and calm in Valdebebas ahead of him. The World Cup break relieves him of deadline pressure and gives him plenty of time to regain his best form, the one that enabled him to lead Madrid to a historic victory in the 21–22 season and earned him the Ballon d'Or. Now that the chapter is closed, Benzema is fully concentrated on making the recovery that will enable him to lead his team once again.