Karim Benzema not available for Real Madrid's fixture vs. Malaga due to knee problem

Real Madrid will be without Karim Benzema when they host Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend.

Benzema reportedly limped out of training with a knee problem on Friday after picking up an injury during his side's scoreless Champions League draw at Atletico Madrid, and he was subsequently omitted from Real Madrid's 20-man squad for the La Liga fixture.

"He is not available, but we will have him back for the next game," manager Carlo Ancelotti said. "He is going to play against Atletico."

The second leg of Real Madrid's Champions League tie versus Atleti goes on Wednesday.