Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema doubtful for Spurs clash

31 March 2011 00:27
Karim Benzema is an injury doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Tottenham at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, according to reports in Spain.[LNB]The 23-year-old was substituted in the 75th minute of France's goalless friendly draw with Croatia last night after suffering a knock to this thigh. [LNB] Doubtful: Karim Benzema was injured playing for France[LNB] Les Bleus coach Laurent Blanc said after the game: 'He felt a little pinch in his thigh.'[LNB]Benzema, who appears likely to miss this weekend's La Liga clash with Sporting Gijon, has scored eight goals in his last five games for Madrid.[LNB] Tottenham weigh up ?1m legal challenge over Olympic Stadium decisionHost of clubs chase Kranjcar after Spurs midfielder admits he will leave club in summerAshton taking time out to rediscover his love of game that once promised so much[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Karim Benzema Places: Madrid, Spain, France, Croatia

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