Real Madrid: Zidane hopeful Benzema will be back for derby

Speaking after Monday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was upbeat on Karim Benzema's chances of facing LaLiga leaders Atlético Madrid on Sunday.

Update: Mar 2nd, 2021 04:24 EST

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - JANUARY 23: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga Santander match between Deportivo Alavés and Real Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on January 23, 2021 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Ser — VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - JANUARY 23: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga Santander match between Deportivo Alavés and Real Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on January 23, 2021 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel SerJuan Manuel Serrano ArceGetty Images