Benzema's injury is going to have repercussions.

Rafa Benítez had been rationing the Frenchman's playing time of late because he had barely had a rest this season and was at risk of suffering another muscular injury like the one he picked over the summer.

The Real Madrid boss's decision to take him off during the derby game against Atlético was mainly to avoid risking burnout or injury. With that in mind, the Bernabéu club believes that France, and in particular, their national coach, failed to follow its lead in looking after the striker's health.

Deschamps gave his opinion on Benzema being continuously substituted and said that he had no intention of taking him off. He ignored the signs of fatigue displayed by the Real Madrid man, who did not train on Tuesday - with what the French Football Federation described as "a minor problem of little concern" - and who only trained lightly in Les Bleus' final session ahead of yesterday's game.

He was on track to play the full 90 minutes when his left leg gave out on him. Real Madrid are now outraged and blame Deschamps for the striker's injury.