Real Madrid Was ineffectual in Clasico defeat

After yet another disappointing performance, Karim Benzema felt the wrath of the Real Madrid supporters when he was substituted in Saturday's El Clasico defeat, and he has since confirmed that he plans to return to France for the winter and will rest in order to return to his best form.

Benzema failed to trouble Barcelona's makeshift defence at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, a continuation of the poor form which has seen him score just two goals in LaLiga this season.

"I'm going to rest in order to return to my best," he explained in an interview with GOL.

"The team is fine, we're calm."