Real Madrid's Karim Benzema sidelined with hamstring injury

Shaka Hislop recaps Real Madrid's third defeat in four games but thinks it's not a crisis just yet at the Bernabeu. Manu Garcia struck true and left no time for an answer, as Alavés knocked off Real Madrid at a rowdy Mendizorrotza Stadium. Julen Lopetegui is well aware of the pressure he faces being manager of Real Madrid, who've struggled for goals in their last three matches. Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has suffered a hamstring injury which Spanish media have reported could keep the Frenchman out of action for two weeks. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system "Following tests carried out today on our player Karim Benzema by the Real Madrid medical team, he has been diagnosed with an injury to his right hamstring," the European champions said in a statement without giving a timeframe for his return. He was injured early in the second half of Saturday's 1-0 loss at Alaves in which Real conceded a late...

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