Real Madrid He was injured against Levante

Karim Benzema is back fit and will have time now to get stronger with the next game after the international break coming against Getafe on October 14th.

The Frenchman could even have been in the squad to face Espanyol but Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane preferred not to risk him and as he has been left out once again from his national side, he can concentrate on the next LaLiga game.

Benzema picked up an injury to the back of his knee against Levante last month and the team have missed his attacking threat especially at home where teams have come and managed to frustrate Los Blancos.

They drew against Levante and then lost against Real Betis before finally winning at home against Espanyol even though it wasn't one of their best performances.