Karim Benzema will not be risked for Leganes clash Copa del Rey - Leganes vs Real Madrid Returns on Sunday against Deportivo

Karim Benzema has finally not been risked for the Copa del Rey clash away to Leganes as he continues his recovery from injury and instead he is now due to return against Deportivo La Coruna in LaLiga on Sunday.

The other big absentees are Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo with the Welshman being used sparingly by coach Zinedine Zidane due to his injury record.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, in a similar situation to last season, is being used sparingly to ensure he is fresh for the big matches and the end of season run-in.