Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was replaced at half-time against Alaves by injury.

A 30-year-old Frenchman underwent a medical examination that revealed damage to his right hamstring..

"Blancos" do not call the recovery time, but the Spanish media reported that Benzema will spend on the sidelines about two weeks. Thus, the forward may return to service immediately after the international break and play against Barcelona on October 28th..

This season, Benzema played ten matches for Real Madrid in all tournaments in which he scored four goals..